FP-1 vs RQ-170 Sentinel

Overview

The FP-1 and the RQ-170 Sentinel are both Military Drones, manufactured by Fire Point and Lockheed Martin respectively.

Unit cost is $0.055M for the FP-1 vs $6M for the RQ-170 Sentinel. The RQ-170 Sentinel first flew 19 years before the FP-1 (2005 vs 2024).

Ukrainian long-range, one-way attack drone, developed in the early 2020s, deployed in deep-strike military operations.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Fire Point
First flight 1 January 2024
Year introduced 2024
Number produced 5000 units
Average unit price $55K
American stealth drone, prominently used in intelligence collection operations, notable during the late 2000s into the 2010s.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
First flight 1 January 2005
Year introduced 2007
Number produced N/A
Average unit price $6 million
Wingspan -- m
Length -- m
Operational range 1,600 km
Service ceiling -- m
Wingspan 20.0 m
Length 4.8 m
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,240 m

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the FP-1 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The FP-1 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the FP-1 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the FP-1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is larger, the FP-1 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is longer at 4.8 meters compared to the FP-1's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the FP-1 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel 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 RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel entered service first in 2007, 17 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.