Hermes 450 vs S-100 Camcopter
Overview
The Hermes 450 and the S-100 Camcopter are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Schiebel respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 220 km/h for the S-100 Camcopter. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 180 km for the S-100 Camcopter. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,486 m for the S-100 Camcopter. At 550 kg MTOW, the Hermes 450 is 2.8x the S-100 Camcopter's 200 kg.
The Hermes 450 first flew 18 years before the S-100 Camcopter (1994 vs 2012).
| 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 |
| Austrian unmanned helicopter, deployed globally since 2006, primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Schiebel |
| First flight | 1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 10.5 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 | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 180 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 110 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or S-100 Camcopter?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or S-100 Camcopter?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or S-100 Camcopter?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or S-100 Camcopter?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 3.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or S-100 Camcopter?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 12 years before the S-100 Camcopter which entered service in 2010.