FP-1 vs Wing Loong II

Overview

The FP-1 and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by Fire Point and CAIG / CASC respectively.

The FP-1 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II.

The FP-1 has been produced in 5,000 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II. Unit cost is $0.055M for the FP-1 vs $2M for the Wing Loong II. The Wing Loong II first flew 7 years before the FP-1 (2017 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
Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer CAIG / CASC
First flight 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2018
Number produced 100 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wingspan -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,600 km β—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Wingspan 20.5 m
Length 11.0 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg
Empty weight 1,500 kg

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FP-1 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the FP-1's 0 km/h, a difference of 370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FP-1 or Wing Loong II?
The FP-1 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the FP-1 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the FP-1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the FP-1 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the FP-1's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FP-1 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the FP-1's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the FP-1 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II 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 Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 6 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FP-1 or Wing Loong II?
The FP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.