Hermes 900 vs MQ-8 Fire Scout
| 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 |
| US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 110 km |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |