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Hermes 450 vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle

Elbit Hermes 450 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 450
General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle military drones side profile drawing
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Specifications
Hermes 450 MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit General Atomics
First flight 1 January 1994 1 October 2004
Year introduced 1998 2009
Number produced N/A 204 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 10.5 m 17.0 m
Height -- m 2.1 m
Length 6.1 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 309 km/h
Operational range 300 km 370 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 8,839 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 450 kg 1,318 kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW 1 x 123 kW
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Overview

The Hermes 450 and the MQ-1C Gray Eagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and General Atomics respectively.

Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 309 km/h for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 370 km for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle operates at altitudes up to 8,839 m compared to 5,500 m for the Hermes 450. At 1,633 kg MTOW, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle is 3.0x the Hermes 450's 550 kg.

The Hermes 450 first flew 10 years before the MQ-1C Gray Eagle (1994 vs 2004).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 133 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a longer range at 370 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 11 years before the MQ-1C Gray Eagle which entered service in 2009.