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Black Hornet vs ZALA Lancet

Black Hornet vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 21 vs 300 km/h, range 1 vs 40 km, built 12,000 vs 6,000 units.

Specifications
Black Hornet ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Teledyne FLIR ZALA Aero
First flight -- 1 June 2019
Year introduced -- 2020
Number produced 12000 units 6000 units
Average unit price $195K $37K
Wingspan -- m 2.4 m
Length 0.2 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 21 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1 km 40 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Black Hornet or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Black Hornet's 21 km/h, a difference of 279 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Black Hornet or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the Black Hornet's 1 km.
Which can fly higher, the Black Hornet or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Black Hornet's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Black Hornet or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the Black Hornet's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Black Hornet or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the Black Hornet's 0.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Black Hornet or ZALA Lancet?
The Black Hornet is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Black Hornet or ZALA Lancet?
The Black Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 6,000 units of the ZALA Lancet.