Hermes 900 vs Searcher
The Hermes 900 and the Searcher are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and IAI respectively. Top speed is 220 km/h for the Hermes 900 vs 200 km/h for the Searcher. The Hermes 900 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 350 km for the Searcher. The Hermes 900 operates at altitudes up to 9,100 m compared to 6,100 m for the Searcher. At 1,400 kg MTOW, the Hermes 900 is 3.2x the Searcher's 436 kg.
| Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance. | |
| 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 drone, renowned for employment in reconnaissance and surveillance, notable for substantial service record since 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 160 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 436 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 76 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or Searcher?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Searcher's 200 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or Searcher?
The Hermes 900 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Searcher's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or Searcher?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Searcher's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or Searcher?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Searcher's 436 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or Searcher?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the Searcher's 5.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or Searcher?
The Searcher entered service first in 1992, 20 years before the Hermes 900 which entered service in 2012.