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FP-1 vs Kronshtadt Orion

FP-1 vs Kronshtadt Orion at a glance — range 1,600 vs 1,440 km, built 5,000 vs 48 units.

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Specifications
FP-1 Kronshtadt Orion
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Fire Point Kronshtadt
First flight 1 January 2024 1 January 2016
Year introduced 2024 2020
Number produced 5000 units 48 units
Average unit price $55K $6 million
Wingspan -- m 16.0 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length -- m 8.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,440 km
Service ceiling -- m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,150 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the FP-1 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The FP-1 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 1,440 km.
Which is more expensive, the FP-1 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the FP-1 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion entered service first in 2020, 4 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FP-1 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The FP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 48 units of the Kronshtadt Orion.