Albatross vs ZALA Lancet

Overview

The Albatross and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by NCSIST and ZALA Aero respectively.

The Albatross has an operational range of 180 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The ZALA Lancet operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,000 m for the Albatross. At 317 kg MTOW, the Albatross is 26:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

The Albatross has been produced in 32 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet.

Taiwanese medium unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, deployed for military surveillance, reconnaissance, and civilian applications.
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer NCSIST
First flight --
Year introduced 2014
Number produced 32 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 8.6 m
Length 5.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 180 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 317 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 Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Albatross's 0 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The Albatross has a longer range at 180 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Albatross's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The Albatross has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 317 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The Albatross is longer at 5.3 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The 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 Albatross or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 32 units of the Albatross.