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Hermes 450 vs Denel Seeker

Hermes 450 vs Denel Seeker at a glance — range 300 vs 250 km.

Elbit Hermes 450 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Specifications
Hermes 450 Denel Seeker
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit Denel
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 1998 1987
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million $3 million
Wingspan 10.5 m -- m
Length 6.1 m -- m
Maximum speed 176 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 300 km 250 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg -- kg
Empty weight 450 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Denel Seeker?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the Denel Seeker's 0 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Denel Seeker?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Denel Seeker's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Denel Seeker?
The Denel Seeker 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 Denel Seeker?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Denel Seeker's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Denel Seeker?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Denel Seeker's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or Denel Seeker?
The Denel Seeker 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 Denel Seeker?
The Denel Seeker entered service first in 1987, 11 years before the Hermes 450 which entered service in 1998.