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Hermes 450 vs ThunderB

Hermes 450 vs ThunderB at a glance — top speed 176 vs 137 km/h, range 300 vs 150 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 32 kg.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Specifications
Hermes 450 ThunderB
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit BlueBird
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 1998 2013
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 10.5 m 4.0 m
Length 6.1 m 1.9 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 137 km/h
Operational range 300 km 150 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 32 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 ThunderB?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the ThunderB's 137 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or ThunderB?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the ThunderB's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or ThunderB?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the ThunderB's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or ThunderB?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the ThunderB's 32 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or ThunderB?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the ThunderB's 1.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or ThunderB?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 15 years before the ThunderB which entered service in 2013.