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.