Hermes 900 vs RQ-11 Raven
The Hermes 900 and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and AeroVironment respectively. The Hermes 900 reaches 220 km/h — 2.3x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The Hermes 900 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The Hermes 900 operates at altitudes up to 9,100 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 1,400 kg MTOW, the Hermes 900 is 700:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg. The Hermes 900 has been produced in 200 units vs 19,000 for the RQ-11 Raven. Unit cost is $6.8M for the Hermes 900 vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 9 years before the Hermes 900 (2000 vs 2009).
| 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 |
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| 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 | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 95 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1.9 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 900 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 900 is more expensive at approximately $6.8 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 9 years before the Hermes 900 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hermes 900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 200 units of the Hermes 900.