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FP-1 vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon

FP-1 vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon at a glance — range 1,600 vs 7,000 km, built 5,000 vs 20 units.

Specifications
FP-1 WZ-7 Soaring Dragon
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Fire Point Guizhou
First flight 1 January 2024 --
Year introduced 2024 2018
Number produced 5000 units 20 units
Average unit price $55K $25 million
Wingspan -- m 24.9 m
Height -- m 5.4 m
Length -- m 14.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 18,000 m
Total thrust -- 1 x 43 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FP-1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the FP-1's 0 km/h, a difference of 750 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FP-1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the FP-1's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the FP-1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the FP-1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is larger, the FP-1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the FP-1's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the FP-1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the FP-1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon 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 WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The FP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 20 units of the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.