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NCSIST Albatross vs FP-1

NCSIST Albatross vs FP-1 at a glance — range 180 vs 1,600 km, built 32 vs 5,000 units.

Specifications
NCSIST Albatross FP-1
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer NCSIST Fire Point
First flight -- 1 January 2024
Year introduced 2014 2024
Number produced 32 units 5000 units
Average unit price $2 million $55K
Wingspan 8.6 m -- m
Length 5.3 m -- m
Operational range 180 km 1,600 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 317 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the NCSIST Albatross or FP-1?
The FP-1 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the NCSIST Albatross or FP-1?
The NCSIST Albatross has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the FP-1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the NCSIST Albatross or FP-1?
The NCSIST Albatross has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 317 kg compared to the FP-1's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the NCSIST Albatross or FP-1?
The NCSIST Albatross is longer at 5.3 meters compared to the FP-1's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NCSIST Albatross or FP-1?
The NCSIST Albatross is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the NCSIST Albatross or FP-1?
The NCSIST Albatross entered service first in 2014, 10 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NCSIST Albatross or FP-1?
The FP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 32 units of the NCSIST Albatross.