Hermes 900 vs TAI Anka
| Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance. | |
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| 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 aerial vehicle, introduced in 2010, utilized for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Turkish Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 30 December 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number produced | 102 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 160 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 217 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 130 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the TAI Anka's 217 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Hermes 900's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Hermes 900's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the Hermes 900's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Hermes 900's 8.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Hermes 900 at $6.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 5 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hermes 900 or TAI Anka?
The Hermes 900 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 102 units of the TAI Anka.