FP-1 vs FQ-42 Dark Merlin
Overview
The FP-1 and the FQ-42 Dark Merlin are both Military Drones, manufactured by Fire Point and General Atomics respectively.
The FP-1 first flew 1 years before the FQ-42 Dark Merlin (2024 vs 2025).
| Ukrainian long-range, one-way attack drone, developed in the early 2020s, deployed in deep-strike military operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Fire Point |
| First flight | 1 January 2024 |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $55K |
| American jet-powered collaborative combat aircraft developed by General Atomics, selected by the U.S. Air Force to fly air-to-air missions alongside crewed fighters under the CCA program. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 27 August 2025 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Operational range | 1,600 km |
| Operational range | -- km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the FP-1 or FQ-42 Dark Merlin?
The FP-1 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the FQ-42 Dark Merlin's 0 km.