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Specifications
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Hermes 900 |
IAI Heron |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
IAI |
| First flight |
9 December 2009 |
1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced |
2012 |
2005 |
| Number produced |
200 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$6.8 million |
$9.5 million |
| Wingspan |
15.0 m |
16.6 m |
| Length |
8.3 m |
8.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
220 km/h |
207 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
1,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,100 m |
10,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,400 kg |
1,270 kg |
| Empty weight |
950 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 160 kW
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Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or IAI Heron?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Hermes 900's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Hermes 900's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or IAI Heron?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the IAI Heron's 1,270 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Hermes 900's 8.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the Hermes 900 at $6.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 7 years before the Hermes 900 which entered service in 2012.
