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Hermes 900 vs TAI Aksungur

Hermes 900 vs TAI Aksungur at a glance — top speed 220 vs 250 km/h, range 1,000 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 3,300 kg, built 200 vs 12 units.

Elbit Hermes 900 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 900
TAI Aksungur military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 TAI Aksungur
Specifications
Hermes 900 TAI Aksungur
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit TAI
First flight 9 December 2009 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2012 2021
Number produced 200 units 12 units
Average unit price $6.8 million $17.5 million
Wingspan 15.0 m 24.2 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 8.3 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 3,300 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 1,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 2 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Hermes 900's 220 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Hermes 900's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Hermes 900's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Hermes 900's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Hermes 900's 8.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Hermes 900 at $6.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 9 years before the TAI Aksungur which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The Hermes 900 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 12 units of the TAI Aksungur.