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Hermes 900 vs Wing Loong II

Hermes 900 vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 220 vs 370 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 4,200 kg, built 200 vs 100 units.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 900Full specs
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🇨🇳 Wing Loong IIFull specs
Specifications
Hermes 900 Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit Chengdu
First flight 9 December 2009 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2012 2018
Number produced 200 units 100 units
Average unit price $6.8 million $2 million
Wingspan 15.0 m 20.5 m
Length 8.3 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 1,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Hermes 900's 220 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or Wing Loong II?
Both the Hermes 900 and Wing Loong II have a range of 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or Wing Loong II?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the Hermes 900's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Hermes 900's 8.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or Wing Loong II?
The Hermes 900 is more expensive at approximately $6.8 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or Wing Loong II?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 6 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hermes 900 or Wing Loong II?
The Hermes 900 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.