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Archytas vs ZALA Lancet

Archytas vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 158 vs 300 km/h, range 200 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 190 vs 12 kg.

Specifications
Archytas ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇬🇷 Greece 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Ucandrone ZALA Aero
First flight 1 April 2024 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2024 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price $300K $37K
Wingspan 6.4 m 2.4 m
Length 3.5 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 158 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 200 km 40 km
Service ceiling 8,229 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 190 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 22 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Archytas or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Archytas's 158 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Archytas or ZALA Lancet?
The Archytas has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Archytas or ZALA Lancet?
The Archytas has a higher service ceiling at 8,229 meters (26,998 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Archytas or ZALA Lancet?
The Archytas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Archytas or ZALA Lancet?
The Archytas is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Archytas or ZALA Lancet?
The Archytas is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Archytas or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 4 years before the Archytas which entered service in 2024.