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FP-1 vs X-47B

FP-1 vs X-47B at a glance — range 1,600 vs 3,900 km, built 5,000 vs 2 units.

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Specifications
FP-1 X-47B
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Fire Point Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2024 4 February 2011
Year introduced 2024 --
Number produced 5000 units 2 units
Average unit price $55K $406.5 million
Wing area -- m² 88.6 m²
Wingspan -- m 18.9 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length -- m 11.6 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 1102 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling -- m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 20,185 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13,080 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the FP-1 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the FP-1's 1,600 km.
Which is more expensive, the FP-1 or X-47B?
The X-47B is more expensive at approximately $406 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FP-1 or X-47B?
The FP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 2 units of the X-47B.