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FP-1 vs MQ-9 Reaper

FP-1 vs MQ-9 Reaper at a glance — range 1,600 vs 1,850 km, built 5,000 vs 300 units.

Specifications
FP-1 MQ-9 Reaper
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Fire Point General Atomics
First flight 1 January 2024 1 February 2001
Year introduced 2024 2007
Number produced 5000 units 300 units
Average unit price $55K $30 million
Wingspan -- m 20.0 m
Length -- m 11.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling -- m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,223 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the FP-1 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the FP-1's 1,600 km.
Which is more expensive, the FP-1 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the FP-1 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 17 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FP-1 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The FP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 300 units of the MQ-9 Reaper.