Hermes 900 vs TAI Aksungur
Overview
The Hermes 900 and the TAI Aksungur are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Turkish Aerospace Industries respectively.
Top speed is 220 km/h for the Hermes 900 vs 250 km/h for the TAI Aksungur. The Hermes 900 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 6,500 km for the TAI Aksungur. The TAI Aksungur operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 9,100 m for the Hermes 900. At 3,300 kg MTOW, the TAI Aksungur is 2.4x the Hermes 900's 1,400 kg.
The Hermes 900 has been produced in 200 units vs 12 for the TAI Aksungur. The Hermes 900 first flew 10 years before the TAI Aksungur (2009 vs 2019).
| Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 9 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $6.8 million |
| Turkish medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized for long-term surveillance, signals intelligence, and maritime patrol missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Turkish Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 20 March 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 160 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,192 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 80 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Hermes 900's 220 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Hermes 900's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Hermes 900's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Hermes 900's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Hermes 900's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 9 years before the TAI Aksungur which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hermes 900 or TAI Aksungur?
The Hermes 900 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 12 units of the TAI Aksungur.