Ababil-3 vs ZALA Lancet
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).
| Iranian multirole tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the 2000s, primarily utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | 1 January 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 217 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Russian loitering munition and unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, utilized for reconnaissance and precision strike operations in modern conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | ZALA Aero |
| First flight | 1 June 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 6000 units |
| Average unit price | $37K |
| Wingspan | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.7 m |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 40 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12 kg |
| Empty weight | 5 kg |
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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.