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Hermes 450 vs Orbiter

Hermes 450 vs Orbiter at a glance — top speed 176 vs 130 km/h, range 300 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 28 kg.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Specifications
Hermes 450 Orbiter
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit Aeronautics
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 1998 --
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million $500K
Wingspan 10.5 m 4.2 m
Length 6.1 m -- m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 130 km/h
Operational range 300 km 100 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 28 kg
Empty weight 450 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Orbiter?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the Orbiter's 130 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Orbiter?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Orbiter's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Orbiter?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Orbiter's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Orbiter?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Orbiter's 28 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Orbiter?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Orbiter's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or Orbiter?
The Hermes 450 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Orbiter at $0.5 million.