Hermes 450 vs Tu-143 Reys
| 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 of introduction | 1998 |
| Number produced | units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year of introduction | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | None kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x None None ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Tu-143 Reys by Ukraine Ministry of Defence.