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Hermes 900 vs Shahed 136

Hermes 900 vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 220 vs 185 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 200 kg, built 200 vs 26,000 units.

Elbit Hermes 900 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 900
HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Hermes 900 Shahed 136
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit HESA
First flight 9 December 2009 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2012 2021
Number produced 200 units 26000 units
Average unit price $6.8 million $193K
Wingspan 15.0 m 2.5 m
Length 8.3 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 200 kg
Empty weight 950 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or Shahed 136?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Hermes 900's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or Shahed 136?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or Shahed 136?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or Shahed 136?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or Shahed 136?
The Hermes 900 is more expensive at approximately $6.8 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or Shahed 136?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 9 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hermes 900 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 200 units of the Hermes 900.