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FP-1 vs RQ-21 Blackjack

FP-1 vs RQ-21 Blackjack at a glance — range 1,600 vs 93 km.

Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack military drones side profile drawing
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Specifications
FP-1 RQ-21 Blackjack
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Fire Point Insitu
First flight 1 January 2024 28 July 2012
Year introduced 2024 2014
Number produced 5000 units N/A
Average unit price $55K $2 million
Wingspan -- m 4.9 m
Length -- m 2.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 93 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 61 kg
Empty weight -- kg 37 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 6 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the FP-1 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The FP-1 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 93 km.
Which is more expensive, the FP-1 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the FP-1 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack entered service first in 2014, 10 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.