Fire Point FP-1

Summary

Category Military Drones
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
ManufacturerFire Point
First flight1 January 2024
Year introduced2024
Number produced5000 units
Average unit price$55K

Technical specifications

Version: FP-1
Operational range1,600 km (994 mi)
Powerplant1 x Two-cylinder piston engine driving a pusher propeller; solid rocket booster for launch

All operators

🇺🇦 Ukraine

Description

The FP-1 is a Ukrainian long-range, one-way attack drone developed and produced by Fire Point. Conceived in mid-2022 by a team of former aerospace engineers and defense analysts, the program reached initial prototype flight in early 2024. Full-scale production commenced in October 2024 at covert facilities near Kyiv, and the system was introduced into service in late 2024. By mid-2025, production expanded from 30 to over 100 units per day, with cumulative production exceeding 5,000 units.

The aircraft features a slender fuselage with fixed straight wings, powered by a two-cylinder engine driving a propeller, and utilizes a solid rocket booster for launch. The airframe is constructed with radar-absorbent materials. For guidance, the FP-1 utilizes inertial navigation systems augmented by satellite guidance, integrated with electronic counter-countermeasure capabilities. The drone carries a modular warhead weighing between 60 kg and 120 kg, which can be configured for fragmentation or shaped-charge effects. The aircraft can also carry two deployable FPV drones on its wings.

Deployed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine for deep-strike missions, the FP-1 has a maximum range of 1,600 km. It has targeted ammunition depots, command posts, and air defense batteries at operational ranges exceeding 1,200 km. The drone's unit cost is estimated at US$55,000.

Main Variants

  • FP-1/2: A variant modified to carry and launch up to four wing-mounted unguided missiles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of aircraft is the FP-1?
The Fire Point FP-1 is a military drones aircraft developed by Fire Point and entered service in 2024.
What is the range of the FP-1?
The Fire Point FP-1 has an operational range of 1,600 km (994 miles). This range can vary based on payload, altitude, and mission profile.
When did the FP-1 first fly?
The Fire Point FP-1 made its first flight on January 01, 2024. It entered operational service in 2024.
How many FP-1 have been built?
Approximately 5,000 units of the Fire Point FP-1 have been produced since it entered service in 2024.
How much does a FP-1 cost?
The Fire Point FP-1 has an estimated unit cost of approximately $0.1 million. Actual prices vary based on configuration, quantity ordered, and included support packages.
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