Hermes 900 vs MQ-9 Reaper
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Specifications
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Hermes 900 |
MQ-9 Reaper |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
General Atomics |
| First flight |
9 December 2009 |
1 February 2001 |
| Year introduced |
2012 |
2007 |
| Number produced |
200 units |
300 units |
| Average unit price |
$6.8 million |
$30 million |
| Wingspan |
15.0 m |
20.0 m |
| Length |
8.3 m |
11.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
220 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
1,850 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,100 m |
15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,400 kg |
4,760 kg |
| Empty weight |
950 kg |
2,223 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 160 kW
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Hermes 900's 220 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Hermes 900's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Hermes 900's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Hermes 900's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Hermes 900's 8.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Hermes 900 at $6.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 5 years before the Hermes 900 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hermes 900 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 200 units of the Hermes 900.
