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Ababil-3 vs ZALA Lancet

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Specifications
Ababil-3 ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2006 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2008 2020
Number produced 217 units 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan 7.0 m 2.4 m
Length -- m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 100 km 40 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Overview

The Ababil-3 and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and ZALA Aero respectively.

Top speed is 200 km/h for the Ababil-3 vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Ababil-3 has an operational range of 100 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Ababil-3 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet.

The Ababil-3 has been produced in 217 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. The Ababil-3 first flew 13 years before the ZALA Lancet (2006 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ababil-3 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Ababil-3's 200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ababil-3 or ZALA Lancet?
The Ababil-3 has a longer range at 100 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ababil-3 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Ababil-3's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ababil-3 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the Ababil-3's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Ababil-3 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the Ababil-3's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ababil-3 or ZALA Lancet?
The Ababil-3 entered service first in 2008, 12 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ababil-3 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 217 units of the Ababil-3.