Hermes 450 vs RQ-5 Hunter
Overview
The Hermes 450 and the RQ-5 Hunter are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Northrop Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 170 km/h for the RQ-5 Hunter. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 125 km for the RQ-5 Hunter. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,500 m for the RQ-5 Hunter.
| Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Israeli-designed short-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the mid-1990s, used for aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and light precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 450 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 39 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Length | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 125 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 885 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 21 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 170 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 125 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 3 years before the Hermes 450 which entered service in 1998.