Bayraktar Akıncı vs ZALA Lancet
The Bayraktar Akıncı and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and ZALA Aero respectively. Top speed is 361 km/h for the Bayraktar Akıncı vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Bayraktar Akıncı has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Bayraktar Akıncı operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 5,500 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar Akıncı is 458:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg. The Bayraktar Akıncı has been produced in 110 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet.
| Turkish high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2021, utilized for strategic reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 6 December 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 361 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 340 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or ZALA Lancet?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is faster with a maximum speed of 361 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or ZALA Lancet?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or ZALA Lancet?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or ZALA Lancet?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or ZALA Lancet?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 1 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Akıncı or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 110 units of the Bayraktar Akıncı.