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Hermes 450 vs IAI Searcher

Hermes 450 vs IAI Searcher at a glance — top speed 176 vs 200 km/h, range 300 vs 350 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 436 kg.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Specifications
Hermes 450 IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit IAI
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 1998 1992
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 10.5 m 8.6 m
Length 6.1 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 300 km 350 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 436 kg
Empty weight 450 kg 76 kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or IAI Searcher?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the IAI Searcher's 436 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or IAI Searcher?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the IAI Searcher's 5.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 6 years before the Hermes 450 which entered service in 1998.