Hermes 450 vs MQ-1 Predator
| Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, operational since 1995, notable for its use in major conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan wars. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 3 July 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 6.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 550 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 450 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 39 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 217 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 740 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,020 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 512 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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