Hermes 450 vs Wing Loong II
| 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 |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drone |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year of introduction | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x None ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Wing Loong II by Weibo.