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AQ-400 Scythe vs ZALA Lancet

AQ-400 Scythe vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 200 vs 300 km/h, range 750 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 100 vs 12 kg.

Terminal Autonomy AQ-400 Scythe military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇦 AQ-400 Scythe
Specifications
AQ-400 Scythe ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Terminal Autonomy ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2023 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2023 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price $15K $37K
Wingspan 2.3 m 2.4 m
Length -- m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 750 km 40 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 100 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AQ-400 Scythe or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the AQ-400 Scythe's 200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AQ-400 Scythe or ZALA Lancet?
The AQ-400 Scythe has a longer range at 750 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the AQ-400 Scythe or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the AQ-400 Scythe's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the AQ-400 Scythe or ZALA Lancet?
The AQ-400 Scythe has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 100 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the AQ-400 Scythe or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the AQ-400 Scythe's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AQ-400 Scythe or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is more expensive at approximately $0.0 million per unit compared to the AQ-400 Scythe at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AQ-400 Scythe or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 3 years before the AQ-400 Scythe which entered service in 2023.