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NCSIST Albatross vs ZALA Lancet

NCSIST Albatross vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — range 180 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 317 vs 12 kg, built 32 vs 6,000 units.

Specifications
NCSIST Albatross ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer NCSIST ZALA Aero
First flight -- 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2014 2020
Number produced 32 units 6000 units
Average unit price $2 million $37K
Wingspan 8.6 m 2.4 m
Length 5.3 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 180 km 40 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 317 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the NCSIST Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 0 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NCSIST Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The NCSIST Albatross has a longer range at 180 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the NCSIST Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the NCSIST Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The NCSIST Albatross has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 317 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the NCSIST Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The NCSIST Albatross is longer at 5.3 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NCSIST Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The NCSIST Albatross is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the NCSIST Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The NCSIST Albatross entered service first in 2014, 6 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NCSIST Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 32 units of the NCSIST Albatross.