Hermes 900 vs RQ-11 Raven
Hermes 900 vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 220 vs 95 km/h, range 1,000 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 2 kg, built 200 vs 19,000 units.
Specifications
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Hermes 900 |
RQ-11 Raven |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
AeroVironment |
| First flight |
9 December 2009 |
1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced |
2012 |
2003 |
| Number produced |
200 units |
19000 units |
| Average unit price |
$6.8 million |
$170K |
| Wingspan |
15.0 m |
1.4 m |
| Length |
8.3 m |
0.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
220 km/h |
95 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
10 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,100 m |
4,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,400 kg |
2 kg |
| Empty weight |
950 kg |
1.9 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 160 kW
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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.
