YFQ-44A Fury vs Lockheed Vectis
Fury and Vectis are associated with collaborative combat-aircraft development, but available evidence and program stage may differ. A manufacturer concept and a documented aircraft test should not be presented as the same level of demonstrated maturity.
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Specifications side by side
| Specification | YFQ-44A Fury | Vectis |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems | Lockheed Martin Skunk Works |
| Country of origin | United States | USA |
| Mission role | Collaborative Combat / Air-to-Air / Strike / EW | Loyal Wingman / Strike / ISR / Electronic Warfare |
| Year introduced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Length | 13.5 m | Not publicly disclosed |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m | Not publicly disclosed |
| Height | 3.1 m | Not publicly disclosed |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.4+ | Jet-powered; figure undisclosed |
| Published range | 700+ nm | Tactical combat radius; figure undisclosed |
| Endurance | 6+ hours | Not publicly disclosed |
| Service ceiling | 50,000 ft | Not publicly disclosed |
| Payload | 900 kg (internal bay) | Internal modular mission payload |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | Group 5 UAS class |
| Armament | 2–4 AIM-120 AMRAAM or GBU-53/B StormBreaker in internal bay; electronic warfare payload option | Internal modular weapons or electronic mission payload; loadout undisclosed |
Figures below come from the linked DroneStrike profiles and retain their configuration qualifiers. Maximum speed, range, endurance and payload are separate published figures, not a single achievable mission configuration. Range is not necessarily combat radius or datalink reach. Missing information is not zero, and a larger figure does not establish combat effectiveness.
The comparison that matters
Compare what has been publicly established: aircraft configuration, completed milestones and specified integration goals. Treat proposed production, future roles and unpublished performance as intentions or unknowns rather than filling out a symmetric specification table with invented estimates.
Understanding YFQ-44A Fury
YFQ-44A Fury is an Anduril collaborative combat-aircraft development. Its role is best understood through program requirements and demonstrated mission-system integration, not through unverified comparisons of classified or unpublished performance.
Separate aircraft development milestones, software trials and future procurement intentions from confirmed fielded capabilities.
Understanding Lockheed Vectis
Vectis is presented as a collaborative combat-aircraft concept associated with Lockheed Martin. It belongs in a development-status comparison, where proposed mission integration is distinguished from verified aircraft performance.
Treat manufacturer intentions and concepts as proposals unless a specific flight, integration milestone or service status is independently documented.
How to read the specification table
The table compares the named YFQ-44A Fury and Lockheed Vectis catalog records, not an artificial combination of every advertised upgrade. Values are reproduced with their existing units and qualifications. Where figures describe different missions or payload types, treat them as context rather than calculating an unsupported performance advantage.
A published maximum is not necessarily achievable alongside every other maximum. Endurance may change with equipment, flight or sea conditions and transit requirements; a range figure may describe a different constraint from datalink reach. Unknown specifications remain unknown. For development programs and limited-disclosure systems, an intended capability must stay distinct from a completed trial or operational service.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between YFQ-44A Fury and Lockheed Vectis?
Fury and Vectis are associated with collaborative combat-aircraft development, but available evidence and program stage may differ. A manufacturer concept and a documented aircraft test should not be presented as the same level of demonstrated maturity.
Can the headline specifications establish a winner?
No. The mission, actual configuration, supported force and quality of evidence determine what the figures mean. Maximum speed, endurance and payload alone do not establish combat effectiveness, survivability or equal intelligence collection.
Where can I verify the versions and figures used here?
Follow the YFQ-44A Fury and Lockheed Vectis profile links for full descriptions, timelines and any listed source references. This guide preserves the catalog's uncertainty labels rather than presenting unpublished or weakly sourced figures as independently verified facts.
Sources and further reading
- YFQ-44A Fury: full catalog profile, timeline and source notes
- Lockheed Vectis: full catalog profile, timeline and source notes
Specifications are drawn from the linked catalog profiles. Source dates and aircraft configurations may differ; see the individual profiles for their timelines and qualifications.