Hermes 450 vs ScanEagle
Overview
The Hermes 450 and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Boeing Insitu respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 148 km/h for the ScanEagle. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 5,500 m for the Hermes 450. At 550 kg MTOW, the Hermes 450 is 25:1 the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Unit cost is $2M for the Hermes 450 vs $3M for the ScanEagle. The Hermes 450 first flew 6 years before the ScanEagle (1994 vs 2000).
| 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 |
| American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| 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 | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 7 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.