Hermes 900 vs Patroller
Overview
The Hermes 900 and the Patroller are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Safran respectively.
Top speed is 220 km/h for the Hermes 900 vs 314 km/h for the Patroller. The Hermes 900 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 200 km for the Patroller. The Hermes 900 operates at altitudes up to 9,100 m compared to 7,620 m for the Patroller.
| Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 9 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $6.8 million |
| French medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, used for military surveillance and environmental monitoring. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Safran |
| First flight | 1 June 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg |
| Empty weight | 950 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 160 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 314 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or Patroller?
The Patroller is faster with a maximum speed of 314 km/h compared to the Hermes 900's 220 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or Patroller?
The Hermes 900 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Patroller's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or Patroller?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Patroller's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or Patroller?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or Patroller?
The Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Hermes 900's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or Patroller?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 11 years before the Patroller which entered service in 2023.