Aarok vs Hermes 900

French armed MALE drone, still in prototype stage.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Drone
Manufacturer Turgis & Gaillard
First flight 1 January 2023
Year of introduction --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $7.5 million
Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance.
Picture of Hermes 900
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drone
Manufacturer Elbit
First flight 9 December 2009
Year of introduction 2012
Number produced 200 units
Average unit price $6.8 million
Wingspan 22.0 m
Length 14.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg
Empty weight 2,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW
Wingspan 15.0 m
Length 8.3 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h
Service ceiling 9,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg
Empty weight 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW

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