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Hermes 900 vs Switchblade 300

Hermes 900 vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 220 vs 160 km/h, range 1,000 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 6 kg, built 200 vs 4,000 units.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 900
Specifications
Hermes 900 Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit AeroVironment
First flight 9 December 2009 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2012 2011
Number produced 200 units 4000 units
Average unit price $6.8 million --
Wingspan 15.0 m -- m
Length 8.3 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 10 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or Switchblade 300?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or Switchblade 300?
The Hermes 900 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or Switchblade 300?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or Switchblade 300?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or Switchblade 300?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 1 years before the Hermes 900 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hermes 900 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 200 units of the Hermes 900.