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Evil Birds Backfire vs ZALA Lancet

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Specifications
Evil Birds Backfire ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Evil Birds ZALA Aero
First flight -- 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2024 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price $62K $37K
Wingspan -- m 2.4 m
Length -- m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 84 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 200 km 40 km
Service ceiling 1,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Overview

The Evil Birds Backfire and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Evil Birds and ZALA Aero respectively.

The ZALA Lancet reaches 300 km/h — 3.6:1 the Evil Birds Backfire's 84 km/h. The Evil Birds Backfire has an operational range of 200 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The ZALA Lancet operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 1,000 m for the Evil Birds Backfire.

Unit cost is $0.062M for the Evil Birds Backfire vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Evil Birds Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Evil Birds Backfire's 84 km/h, a difference of 216 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Evil Birds Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The Evil Birds Backfire has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Evil Birds Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Evil Birds Backfire's 1,000 meters (3,280 ft).
Which is heavier, the Evil Birds Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the Evil Birds Backfire's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Evil Birds Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the Evil Birds Backfire's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Evil Birds Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The Evil Birds Backfire is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Evil Birds Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 4 years before the Evil Birds Backfire which entered service in 2024.