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 introduced | 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 introduced | 2005 |
Number produced | units |
Average unit price | $9.5 million |
Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
Length | 8.3 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 220 km/h â—‰ |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 9,100 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 950 kg |
Total thrust | 1 x 160 kW â—‰ |
Wingspan | 16.6 m â—‰ |
Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 207 km/h â—‰ |
Operational range | 350 km |
Service ceiling | 10,000 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | -- kg |
Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |