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FP-1 vs X-47B

Overview

The FP-1 and the X-47B are both Military Drones, manufactured by Fire Point and Northrop Grumman respectively.

The FP-1 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 3,900 km for the X-47B.

The FP-1 has been produced in 5,000 units vs 2 for the X-47B. Unit cost is $0.055M for the FP-1 vs $406.5M for the X-47B. The X-47B first flew 13 years before the FP-1 (2011 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
American unmanned combat aerial vehicle demonstrator, developed in the early 21st century for carrier-based operations and semi-autonomous flight.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
First flight 4 February 2011
Year introduced --
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $406.5 million
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan -- m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,600 km β—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Wing area 88.6 mΒ²
Wingspan 18.9 m
Height 3.1 m
Length 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1102 km/h
Operational range 3,900 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,185 kg
Empty weight 13,080 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FP-1 or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the FP-1's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,102 km/h.
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 can fly higher, the FP-1 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the FP-1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the FP-1 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the FP-1's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FP-1 or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the FP-1's 0.0 meters.
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.