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Hermes 900 vs IAI Harpy

Hermes 900 vs IAI Harpy at a glance — top speed 220 vs 185 km/h, range 1,000 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 135 kg.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 900Full specs
Specifications
Hermes 900 IAI Harpy
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit IAI
First flight 9 December 2009 1 January 1989
Year introduced 2012 1989
Number produced 200 units N/A
Average unit price $6.8 million $55 million
Wingspan 15.0 m 2.1 m
Length 8.3 m 2.7 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 200 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 135 kg
Empty weight 950 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 28 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harpy?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the IAI Harpy's 185 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harpy?
The Hermes 900 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the IAI Harpy's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harpy?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the IAI Harpy's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harpy?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harpy?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the IAI Harpy's 2.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the Hermes 900 at $6.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 23 years before the Hermes 900 which entered service in 2012.