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Hermes 900 vs SIRTAP

Hermes 900 vs SIRTAP at a glance — top speed 220 vs 204 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 750 kg, built 200 vs 1 units.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 900
Specifications
Hermes 900 SIRTAP
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit Airbus
First flight 9 December 2009 --
Year introduced 2012 2027
Number produced 200 units 1 units
Average unit price $6.8 million $20.4 million
Wingspan 15.0 m 12.0 m
Height -- m 2.2 m
Length 8.3 m 7.3 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 204 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 750 kg
Empty weight 950 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or SIRTAP?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the SIRTAP's 204 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or SIRTAP?
The SIRTAP has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Hermes 900's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or SIRTAP?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the SIRTAP's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or SIRTAP?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the SIRTAP's 750 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or SIRTAP?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the SIRTAP's 7.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or SIRTAP?
The SIRTAP is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Hermes 900 at $6.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or SIRTAP?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 15 years before the SIRTAP which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hermes 900 or SIRTAP?
The Hermes 900 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 1 units of the SIRTAP.