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Hermes 450 vs SIRTAP

Hermes 450 vs SIRTAP at a glance — top speed 176 vs 204 km/h, range 300 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 750 kg.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Specifications
Hermes 450 SIRTAP
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit Airbus
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 1998 2027
Number produced N/A 1 units
Average unit price $2 million $20.4 million
Wingspan 10.5 m 12.0 m
Height -- m 2.2 m
Length 6.1 m 7.3 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 204 km/h
Operational range 300 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 750 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 SIRTAP?
The SIRTAP is faster with a maximum speed of 204 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or SIRTAP?
The SIRTAP has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or SIRTAP?
The SIRTAP has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or SIRTAP?
The SIRTAP has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 750 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or SIRTAP?
The SIRTAP is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or SIRTAP?
The SIRTAP is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or SIRTAP?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 29 years before the SIRTAP which entered service in 2027.