BQM-167 Skeeter vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The BQM-167 Skeeter and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Composite Engineering and ZALA Aero respectively.
The BQM-167 Skeeter reaches 1,100 km/h — 3.7x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The BQM-167 Skeeter operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 930 kg MTOW, the BQM-167 Skeeter is 78:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The BQM-167 Skeeter has been produced in 37 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. Unit cost is $0.57M for the BQM-167 Skeeter vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The BQM-167 Skeeter first flew 15 years before the ZALA Lancet (2004 vs 2019).
| American subscale aerial target drone, developed in the early 2000s, used for weapon systems evaluation and training by the United States Air Force and international partners. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Composite Engineering |
| First flight | 8 December 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 37 units |
| Average unit price | $570K |
| 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 | 3.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 930 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 313 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 449 kgf ◉ |
| 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 BQM-167 Skeeter or ZALA Lancet?
The BQM-167 Skeeter 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 BQM-167 Skeeter or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-167 Skeeter or ZALA Lancet?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-167 Skeeter or ZALA Lancet?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 930 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-167 Skeeter or ZALA Lancet?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BQM-167 Skeeter or ZALA Lancet?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the BQM-167 Skeeter or ZALA Lancet?
The BQM-167 Skeeter entered service first in 2008, 12 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BQM-167 Skeeter or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 37 units of the BQM-167 Skeeter.