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Fotros vs MQ-1 Predator

Fotros vs MQ-1 Predator at a glance — range 2,000 vs 1,250 km, built 3 vs 360 units.

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🇺🇸 MQ-1 Predator
Specifications
Fotros MQ-1 Predator
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAIO General Atomics
First flight -- 3 July 1994
Year introduced 2020 1995
Number produced 3 units 360 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wingspan -- m 14.8 m
Length -- m 8.2 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,020 kg
Empty weight -- kg 512 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fotros or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the Fotros's 0 km/h, a difference of 217 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fotros or MQ-1 Predator?
The Fotros has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fotros or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Fotros's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fotros or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,020 kg compared to the Fotros's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Fotros or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Fotros's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fotros or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator entered service first in 1995, 25 years before the Fotros which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fotros or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 3 units of the Fotros.