YFQ-44A Fury vs X-Bat
This comparison uses the existing catalog's X-Bat entry, which describes a compact loitering munition. It does not refer to Shield AI's X-BAT aircraft. Fury's collaborative combat-aircraft role and this catalog entry's expendable tactical-strike description are fundamentally different.
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Specifications side by side
| Specification | YFQ-44A Fury | X-Bat |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems | Undisclosed U.S. Defense Manufacturer |
| Country of origin | United States | United States |
| Mission role | Collaborative Combat / Air-to-Air / Strike / EW | Precision Strike / Anti-Armor / Anti-Personnel |
| Year introduced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Length | 13.5 m | 0.8 m (folded) |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m | 1.4 m (deployed) |
| Height | 3.1 m | 0.2 m |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.4+ | 200 km/h |
| Published range | 700+ nm | 15 km |
| Endurance | 6+ hours | 35 minutes |
| Service ceiling | 50,000 ft | 3,000 m |
| Payload | 900 kg (internal bay) | 3 kg |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 5 kg |
| Armament | 2–4 AIM-120 AMRAAM or GBU-53/B StormBreaker in internal bay; electronic warfare payload option | 3 kg shaped-charge, fragmentation, or EFP (explosively formed penetrator) anti-armor warhead |
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
The X-Bat catalog identity and detailed claims have limited independently established sourcing. Treat its entries as catalog-reported rather than verified manufacturer specifications. Do not transfer Shield AI aircraft claims, images or development milestones to this page merely because the names look similar.
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program requirements and demonstrated mission-system integration, not through unverified comparisons of classified or unpublished performance.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 X-Bat
The existing catalog describes this X-Bat as a compact loitering munition, not Shield AI's X-BAT aircraft. This guide follows that separate catalog identity; similar spelling must not be used to transfer information between different systems.
Independent public sourcing for this catalog identity is limited. Its detailed figures must be treated as catalog-reported claims rather than verified manufacturer specifications.
How to read the specification table
The table compares the named YFQ-44A Fury and X-Bat 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 X-Bat?
This comparison uses the existing catalog's X-Bat entry, which describes a compact loitering munition. It does not refer to Shield AI's X-BAT aircraft. Fury's collaborative combat-aircraft role and this catalog entry's expendable tactical-strike description are fundamentally different.
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 X-Bat 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
- X-Bat: 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.