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. | |
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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 ◉ |