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FP-1 vs RQ-170 Sentinel

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Specifications
FP-1 RQ-170 Sentinel
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Fire Point Lockheed Martin
First flight 1 January 2024 1 January 2005
Year introduced 2024 2007
Number produced 5000 units N/A
Average unit price $55K $6 million
Wingspan -- m 20.0 m
Length -- m 4.8 m
Operational range 1,600 km -- km
Service ceiling -- m 15,240 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.