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BQM-167 Skeeter vs FP-1

BQM-167 Skeeter vs FP-1 at a glance — built 37 vs 5,000 units.

Specifications
BQM-167 Skeeter FP-1
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Kratos Fire Point
First flight 8 December 2004 1 January 2024
Year introduced 2008 2024
Number produced 37 units 5000 units
Average unit price $570K $55K
Wingspan 3.2 m -- m
Height 1.2 m -- m
Length 6.1 m -- m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h -- km/h
Operational range -- km 1,600 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 930 kg -- kg
Empty weight 313 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 449 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more expensive, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FP-1?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FP-1?
The BQM-167 Skeeter entered service first in 2008, 16 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FP-1?
The FP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 37 units of the BQM-167 Skeeter.