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FP-1 vs MQ-8 Fire Scout

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Specifications
FP-1 MQ-8 Fire Scout
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Fire Point Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2024 1 January 2002
Year introduced 2024 2009
Number produced 5000 units 40 units
Average unit price $55K $18 million
Wingspan -- m 9.8 m
Length -- m 7.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 200 km
Service ceiling -- m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,450 kg
Empty weight -- kg 940 kg
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Overview

The FP-1 and the MQ-8 Fire Scout are both Military Drones, manufactured by Fire Point and Northrop Grumman respectively.

The FP-1 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 200 km for the MQ-8 Fire Scout.

The FP-1 has been produced in 5,000 units vs 40 for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. Unit cost is $0.055M for the FP-1 vs $18M for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. The MQ-8 Fire Scout first flew 22 years before the FP-1 (2002 vs 2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FP-1 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the FP-1's 0 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FP-1 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The FP-1 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the FP-1 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the FP-1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the FP-1 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the FP-1's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FP-1 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the FP-1's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the FP-1 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the FP-1 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout entered service first in 2009, 15 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FP-1 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The FP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 40 units of the MQ-8 Fire Scout.