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BQM-167 Skeeter vs ZALA Lancet

BQM-167 Skeeter vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 300 km/h, max takeoff weight 930 vs 12 kg, built 37 vs 6,000 units.

Kratos BQM-167 Skeeter military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
BQM-167 Skeeter ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Kratos ZALA Aero
First flight 8 December 2004 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2008 2020
Number produced 37 units 6000 units
Average unit price $570K $37K
Wingspan 3.2 m 2.4 m
Height 1.2 m -- m
Length 6.1 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range -- km 40 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 930 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 313 kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 449 kgf --
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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.