Hermes 900 vs Heron
| Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 9 December 2009 |
| Year of introduction | 2012 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $6.8 million |
| Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year of introduction | 2005 |
| Number produced | units |
| Average unit price | $9.5 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 350 km |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x None ◉ |