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Hermes 900 vs TAI Anka

Hermes 900 vs TAI Anka at a glance — top speed 220 vs 217 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 1,700 kg, built 200 vs 102 units.

Elbit Hermes 900 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 900
TAI Anka military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 TAI Anka
Specifications
Hermes 900 TAI Anka
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit TAI
First flight 9 December 2009 30 December 2010
Year introduced 2012 2017
Number produced 200 units 102 units
Average unit price $6.8 million $30 million
Wingspan 15.0 m 17.5 m
Length 8.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 700 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the TAI Anka's 217 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka 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 TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Hermes 900's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the Hermes 900's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Hermes 900's 8.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Hermes 900 at $6.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 5 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The Hermes 900 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 102 units of the TAI Anka.