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FP-1 vs MQ-4 Triton

FP-1 vs MQ-4 Triton at a glance — range 1,600 vs 15,200 km, built 5,000 vs 30 units.

Northrop Grumman MQ-4 Triton military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-4 Triton
Specifications
FP-1 MQ-4 Triton
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Fire Point Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2024 22 May 2013
Year introduced 2024 2018
Number produced 5000 units 30 units
Average unit price $55K $180 million
Wingspan -- m 39.9 m
Length -- m 14.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 610 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 15,200 km
Service ceiling -- m 16,800 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 14,628 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6,781 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FP-1 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the FP-1's 0 km/h, a difference of 610 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FP-1 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the FP-1's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the FP-1 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the FP-1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the FP-1 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the FP-1's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FP-1 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the FP-1's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the FP-1 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is more expensive at approximately $180 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the FP-1 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton entered service first in 2018, 6 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FP-1 or MQ-4 Triton?
The FP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 30 units of the MQ-4 Triton.