Hermes 900 vs Safran Patroller
Hermes 900 vs Safran Patroller at a glance — top speed 220 vs 314 km/h, range 1,000 vs 200 km.
Specifications
|
Hermes 900 |
Safran Patroller |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
Safran |
| First flight |
9 December 2009 |
1 June 2009 |
| Year introduced |
2012 |
2023 |
| Number produced |
200 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$6.8 million |
$22 million |
| Wingspan |
15.0 m |
18.0 m |
| Length |
8.3 m |
8.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
220 km/h |
314 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
200 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,100 m |
7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,400 kg |
-- kg |
| Empty weight |
950 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 160 kW
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Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or Safran Patroller?
The Safran Patroller is faster with a maximum speed of 314 km/h compared to the Hermes 900's 220 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or Safran Patroller?
The Hermes 900 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Safran Patroller's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or Safran Patroller?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Safran Patroller's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or Safran Patroller?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Safran Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or Safran Patroller?
The Safran Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Hermes 900's 8.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or Safran Patroller?
The Safran Patroller is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Hermes 900 at $6.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or Safran Patroller?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 11 years before the Safran Patroller which entered service in 2023.
