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Fury (YFQ-44A)
An autonomous, jet-powered Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) designed to fly alongside crewed fighters, carrying sensors and weapons at a fraction of a manned fighter cost. Selected under the U.S. Air Force CCA Increment 1 programme and designated YFQ-44A.
Planned service entry 2025 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
Pricing: Targeting a fraction of a crewed fighter cost
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Development status
Limited · 1 operator
Planned service entry 2025. Status: announced.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Fury (YFQ-44A) can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 0.95 Mach |
|---|---|
| Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon. | 15,240 m |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts. | 2 |
|---|
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 6.1 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span. | 5.18 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 2,268 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | Williams FJ44-4M turbofan |
|---|---|
| Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost. | 1 |
| Thrust Total engine thrust (with afterburner where applicable). | 18 kN |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbofan |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Anduril Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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How much does the Anduril Industries Fury (YFQ-44A) weigh? +
The Anduril Industries Fury (YFQ-44A) has a combat weight of 2,268 kg.
How many crew does the Anduril Industries Fury (YFQ-44A) require? +
The Anduril Industries Fury (YFQ-44A) requires a crew of 0.
What engine does the Anduril Industries Fury (YFQ-44A) use? +
The Anduril Industries Fury (YFQ-44A) is powered by the Williams FJ44-4M turbofan.
What is the Anduril Industries Fury (YFQ-44A) used for? +
The Anduril Industries Fury (YFQ-44A) is a uav / drone typically used for air superiority, isr, strike.
How many countries operate the Anduril Industries Fury (YFQ-44A)? +
The Anduril Industries Fury (YFQ-44A) is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the Anduril Industries Fury (YFQ-44A) cost? +
Anduril Industries Fury (YFQ-44A): Targeting a fraction of a crewed fighter cost. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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