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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.

Kratos BQM-167 Skeeter military drones side profile drawing
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 faster, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FP-1?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the FP-1's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FP-1?
The FP-1 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FP-1?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the FP-1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FP-1?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 930 kg compared to the FP-1's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FP-1?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the FP-1's 0.0 meters.
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.