Hermes 900 vs IAI Harop
Overview
The Hermes 900 and the IAI Harop are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Israel Aerospace Industries respectively.
Top speed is 220 km/h for the Hermes 900 vs 417 km/h for the IAI Harop. The Hermes 900 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 200 km for the IAI Harop. The Hermes 900 operates at altitudes up to 9,100 m compared to 4,600 m for the IAI Harop.
Unit cost is $6.8M for the Hermes 900 vs $10M for the IAI Harop. The IAI Harop first flew 4 years before the Hermes 900 (2005 vs 2009).
| Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 9 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $6.8 million |
| Israeli stealth loitering munition, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and precision strike missions in various global conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg |
| Empty weight | 950 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 160 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the Hermes 900's 220 km/h, a difference of 197 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 900 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the IAI Harop's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the IAI Harop's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the IAI Harop's 2.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The IAI Harop is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Hermes 900 at $6.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or IAI Harop?
The IAI Harop entered service first in 2005, 7 years before the Hermes 900 which entered service in 2012.