Hermes 450 vs ZALA Lancet
The Hermes 450 and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and ZALA Aero respectively. Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 550 kg MTOW, the Hermes 450 is 46:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg. Unit cost is $2M for the Hermes 450 vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The Hermes 450 first flew 25 years before the ZALA Lancet (1994 vs 2019).
| Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Russian loitering munition and unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, utilized for reconnaissance and precision strike operations in modern conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | ZALA Aero |
| First flight | 1 June 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 6000 units |
| Average unit price | $37K |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 6.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 550 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 450 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 39 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 1.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 40 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or ZALA Lancet?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or ZALA Lancet?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or ZALA Lancet?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or ZALA Lancet?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or ZALA Lancet?
The Hermes 450 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or ZALA Lancet?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 22 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.