FP-1 vs Shahed 136

Overview

The FP-1 and the Shahed 136 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Fire Point and Shahed Aviation Industries respectively.

The FP-1 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 2,500 km for the Shahed 136.

Unit cost is $0.055M for the FP-1 vs $0.193M for the Shahed 136. The Shahed 136 first flew 3 years before the FP-1 (2021 vs 2024).

Ukrainian long-range, one-way attack drone, developed in the early 2020s, deployed in deep-strike military operations.
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Fire Point
First flight 1 January 2024
Year introduced 2024
Number produced 5000 units
Average unit price $55K
Iranian-designed loitering munition, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized as an autonomous pusher-propelled drone for attacking ground targets.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Shahed Aviation Industries
First flight 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2021
Number produced N/A
Average unit price $193K
Wingspan -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,600 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Total thrust 0
Wingspan 2.5 m
Length 3.5 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FP-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the FP-1's 0 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FP-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the FP-1's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the FP-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the FP-1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the FP-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the FP-1's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FP-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the FP-1's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the FP-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the FP-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 3 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.