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FP-1 vs MQ-8 Fire Scout

FP-1 vs MQ-8 Fire Scout at a glance — range 1,600 vs 200 km, built 5,000 vs 40 units.

Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout military drones side profile drawing
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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 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.