Backfire vs Punisher

Overview

The Backfire and the Punisher are both Military Drones, manufactured by Evil Birds and UA Dynamics respectively.

The Punisher reaches 198 km/h β€” 2.4x the Backfire's 84 km/h. The Backfire has an operational range of 200 km vs 45 km for the Punisher. The Backfire operates at altitudes up to 1,000 m compared to 400 m for the Punisher.

Ukrainian fixed-wing strike and bomber unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, deployed in tactical bombing operations.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Evil Birds
First flight --
Year introduced 2024
Number produced N/A
Average unit price $62K
Ukrainian multifunctional unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, used for reconnaissance, search and rescue, and combat missions behind enemy lines.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer UA Dynamics
First flight 1 January 2016
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 230 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 84 km/h β—‰
Operational range 200 km β—‰
Service ceiling 1,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Wingspan 2.9 m
Length 1.5 m
Maximum speed 198 km/h β—‰
Operational range 45 km β—‰
Service ceiling 400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7 kg

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Backfire or Punisher?
The Punisher is faster with a maximum speed of 198 km/h compared to the Backfire's 84 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Backfire or Punisher?
The Backfire has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Punisher's 45 km.
Which can fly higher, the Backfire or Punisher?
The Backfire has a higher service ceiling at 1,000 meters (3,280 ft) compared to the Punisher's 400 meters (1,312 ft).
Which is heavier, the Backfire or Punisher?
The Punisher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7 kg compared to the Backfire's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Backfire or Punisher?
The Punisher is longer at 1.5 meters compared to the Backfire's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Backfire or Punisher?
The Punisher entered service first in 2019, 5 years before the Backfire which entered service in 2024.