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Hermes 450 vs Orlan-10

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Specifications
Hermes 450 Orlan-10
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit STC
First flight 1 January 1994 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1998 2011
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $2 million $50K
Wingspan 10.5 m 3.1 m
Length 6.1 m 2.0 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 300 km 110 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 16 kg
Empty weight 450 kg 9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW --
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Overview

The Hermes 450 and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and STC respectively.

Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 150 km/h for the Orlan-10. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 550 kg MTOW, the Hermes 450 is 34:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.

Unit cost is $2M for the Hermes 450 vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10. The Hermes 450 first flew 17 years before the Orlan-10 (1994 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 13 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.