Bayraktar Kızılelma vs ZALA Lancet
The Bayraktar Kızılelma and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and ZALA Aero respectively. The Bayraktar Kızılelma reaches 1,100 km/h — 3.7x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The Bayraktar Kızılelma has an operational range of 930 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Bayraktar Kızılelma operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 8,500 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar Kızılelma is 708:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg. The Bayraktar Kızılelma has been produced in 7 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. The ZALA Lancet first flew 3 years before the Bayraktar Kızılelma (2019 vs 2022).
| Turkish jet-powered stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s for carrier-capable and autonomous multirole operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 14 December 2022 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number produced | 7 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 | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 16 kN ◉ |
| 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 Kızılelma or ZALA Lancet?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 800 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or ZALA Lancet?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a longer range at 930 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or ZALA Lancet?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or ZALA Lancet?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or ZALA Lancet?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 5 years before the Bayraktar Kızılelma which entered service in 2025.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 7 units of the Bayraktar Kızılelma.