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Hermes 900 vs RUAG Ranger

Hermes 900 vs RUAG Ranger at a glance — top speed 220 vs 220 km/h, range 1,000 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 285 kg, built 200 vs 40 units.

Elbit Hermes 900 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 900
RUAG Ranger military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇭 RUAG Ranger
Specifications
Hermes 900 RUAG Ranger
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit RUAG
First flight 9 December 2009 --
Year introduced 2012 1999
Number produced 200 units 40 units
Average unit price $6.8 million --
Wingspan 15.0 m 5.7 m
Height -- m 1.1 m
Length 8.3 m 4.6 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 100 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 285 kg
Empty weight 950 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 31 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Hermes 900's 220 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or RUAG Ranger?
The Hermes 900 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RUAG Ranger's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or RUAG Ranger?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or RUAG Ranger?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the RUAG Ranger's 285 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or RUAG Ranger?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger entered service first in 1999, 13 years before the Hermes 900 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hermes 900 or RUAG Ranger?
The Hermes 900 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 40 units of the RUAG Ranger.