Ukraine's Upgraded FP-1 Long-Range Strike Drone Suspected in Attack on Russia's Omsk Oil Refinery, Range Extended to 2,600 km
Sources from both Ukraine and Russia indicate that an upgraded version of Ukraine's FP-1 long-range strike drone was reportedly used in a recent attack on the Omsk Oil Refinery, located approximately 2,450 km from the front line. The upgrade relocates fuel tanks from the fuselage to the wings, extending the FP-1's range from roughly 1,600 km to approximately 2,600 km while maintaining a 60 kg payload. Fire Point co-founder Dmytro Shtilerman claims the maximum range can reach 3,400 km.
Highlights
- Ukraine's upgraded FP-1 long-range strike drone is suspected of attacking Russia's Omsk Oil Refinery, approximately 2,450 km from the front line.
- Relocating fuel tanks from the fuselage to the wings extended the FP-1's range from ~1,600 km to ~2,600 km, while maintaining a 60 kg payload capacity.
- Fire Point co-founder Dmytro Shtilerman claims the FP-1 can achieve a maximum range of 3,400 km, though Ukrainian sources say this includes detour and evasive flight paths.
- The FP-2 medium-strike variant received the same upgrade, boosting its range from 200 km to 370 km and doubling its payload from 105 kg to 200 kg.
- It remains unclear whether Fire Point will fully transition to the upgraded models or continue producing both legacy and new versions simultaneously.
Sources from both Ukraine and Russia indicate that an upgraded version of Ukraine's FP-1 long-range strike drone was reportedly used in a recent attack on the Omsk Oil Refinery in Russia. The target lies approximately 2,450 km from the front line, underscoring the extreme range demands placed on the drone during this mission.
Wing-Mounted Fuel Tanks Deliver Major Range Boost
According to reports, the upgraded FP-1 achieves its extended operational range through a key structural modification: relocating the fuel tanks from the fuselage into the wings. This redesign pushes the drone's combat range from approximately 1,600 km to around 2,600 km, while keeping the 60 kg payload capacity unchanged. The structural change is considered the critical engineering breakthrough behind this significant performance leap.
FP-2 'Medium-Strike' Variant Also Upgraded
The same fuel-tank relocation approach has reportedly been applied to the FP-2 'medium-strike' drone. Following the upgrade, the FP-2's range is said to have increased from 200 km to 370 km, while its payload capacity has jumped substantially from 105 kg to 200 kg, considerably enhancing its overall strike capability.
Manufacturer Claims Maximum Range of 3,400 km
Fire Point co-founder Dmytro Shtilerman stated that the FP-1 is capable of a maximum range of 3,400 km. However, Ukrainian sources note that this figure likely refers to the drone's total flight distance — including detours and evasive maneuvers — rather than the straight-line strike distance from the front line to the target.
Full Transition to Upgraded Models Remains Uncertain
It is not yet clear whether Fire Point intends to fully transition to the upgraded FP-1 and FP-2 variants, or whether the company plans to continue producing both the legacy and new versions simultaneously.
Sources: Social media, Militarnyi, United24; Images: Exilenova+
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