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FP-1 vs ScanEagle

FP-1 vs ScanEagle at a glance — range 1,600 vs 100 km, built 5,000 vs 1,000 units.

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🇺🇸 ScanEagle
Specifications
FP-1 ScanEagle
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Fire Point Insitu
First flight 1 January 2024 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2024 2005
Number produced 5000 units 1000 units
Average unit price $55K $3 million
Wingspan -- m 3.1 m
Length -- m 1.6 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 100 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 22 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 1 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FP-1 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the FP-1's 0 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FP-1 or ScanEagle?
The FP-1 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the FP-1 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the FP-1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the FP-1 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the FP-1's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FP-1 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is longer at 1.6 meters compared to the FP-1's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the FP-1 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the FP-1 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 19 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FP-1 or ScanEagle?
The FP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the ScanEagle.