Backfire vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The Backfire and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Evil Birds and ZALA Aero respectively.
The ZALA Lancet reaches 300 km/h — 3.6x the Backfire's 84 km/h. The 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 Backfire.
Unit cost is $0.062M for the Backfire vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet.
| Ukrainian fixed-wing strike and bomber unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, deployed in tactical bombing operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Evil Birds |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $62K |
| 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 | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 84 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 1,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- 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 |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Backfire's 84 km/h, a difference of 216 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The Backfire has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Backfire's 1,000 meters (3,280 ft).
Which is heavier, the Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the Backfire's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the Backfire's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The 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 Backfire or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 4 years before the Backfire which entered service in 2024.