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Hermes 450 vs Wulung

Hermes 450 vs Wulung at a glance — top speed 176 vs 185 km/h, range 300 vs 150 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 125 kg.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Specifications
Hermes 450 Wulung
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit PTDI
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 1998 2016
Number produced N/A 25 units
Average unit price $2 million $500K
Wingspan 10.5 m 6.4 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 6.1 m 4.4 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 300 km 150 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 1,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 125 kg
Empty weight 450 kg 65 kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW 1 x 16 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Wulung?
The Wulung is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Wulung?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Wulung's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Wulung?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Wulung's 1,600 meters (5,249 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Wulung?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Wulung's 125 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Wulung?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Wulung's 4.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or Wulung?
The Hermes 450 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Wulung at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Wulung?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 18 years before the Wulung which entered service in 2016.