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TAI Anka-3 vs ZALA Lancet

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Specifications
TAI Anka-3 ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer TAI ZALA Aero
First flight 28 December 2023 1 June 2019
Year introduced -- 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan 13.1 m 2.4 m
Height 2.6 m -- m
Length 8.9 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,075 km 40 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,250 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Overview

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

The TAI Anka-3 reaches 787 km/h — 2.6x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The TAI Anka-3 has an operational range of 1,075 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The TAI Anka-3 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 7,250 kg MTOW, the TAI Anka-3 is 604:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

The ZALA Lancet first flew 4 years before the TAI Anka-3 (2019 vs 2023).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TAI Anka-3 or ZALA Lancet?
The TAI Anka-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 487 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TAI Anka-3 or ZALA Lancet?
The TAI Anka-3 has a longer range at 1,075 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the TAI Anka-3 or ZALA Lancet?
The TAI Anka-3 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the TAI Anka-3 or ZALA Lancet?
The TAI Anka-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,250 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the TAI Anka-3 or ZALA Lancet?
The TAI Anka-3 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.