BQM-74 Chukar vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The BQM-74 Chukar and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop and ZALA Aero respectively.
The BQM-74 Chukar reaches 972 km/h — 3.2x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The BQM-74 Chukar operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 249 kg MTOW, the BQM-74 Chukar is 21:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The BQM-74 Chukar first flew 54 years before the ZALA Lancet (1965 vs 2019).
| American remote-controlled subsonic aerial target drone, developed in the mid-1960s and utilized for gunnery and missile training exercises. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 1 January 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 | 1.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Length | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 972 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 249 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 123 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 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 BQM-74 Chukar or ZALA Lancet?
The BQM-74 Chukar is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 672 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-74 Chukar or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-74 Chukar or ZALA Lancet?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-74 Chukar or ZALA Lancet?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 249 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-74 Chukar or ZALA Lancet?
The BQM-74 Chukar is longer at 3.9 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the BQM-74 Chukar or ZALA Lancet?
The BQM-74 Chukar entered service first in 1968, 52 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.