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Hermes 900 vs IAI Harop

Hermes 900 vs IAI Harop at a glance — top speed 220 vs 417 km/h, range 1,000 vs 200 km.

Elbit Hermes 900 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 900
IAI Harop military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Harop
Specifications
Hermes 900 IAI Harop
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit IAI
First flight 9 December 2009 1 January 2005
Year introduced 2012 2005
Number produced 200 units N/A
Average unit price $6.8 million $10 million
Wingspan 15.0 m 3.0 m
Length 8.3 m 2.5 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 417 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 200 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg -- kg
Empty weight 950 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the Hermes 900's 220 km/h, a difference of 197 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 900 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the IAI Harop's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the IAI Harop's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the IAI Harop's 2.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The IAI Harop is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Hermes 900 at $6.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The IAI Harop entered service first in 2005, 7 years before the Hermes 900 which entered service in 2012.