ScanEagle vs Hermes 450

American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drone
Manufacturer Boeing Insitu
First flight 1 January 2000
Year of introduction 2005
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $3 million
Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance.
Picture of Hermes 450
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
Wingspan 3.1 m
Length 1.6 m
Maximum speed 148 km/h
Operational range 100 km
Service ceiling 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 22 kg
Empty weight 13 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1 kW
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

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