Hermes 450 vs Hermes 900
Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
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Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
Category | Military Drone |
Manufacturer | Elbit |
First flight | 1 January 1994 |
Year of introduction | 1998 |
Number produced | units |
Average unit price | $2 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 | 10.5 m ◉ |
Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 176 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | 300 km |
Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 550 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 450 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 1 x 39 kW ◉ |
Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
Length | 8.3 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 9,100 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 950 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 1 x 160 kW ◉ |