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CH-92 Rainbow vs ZALA Lancet

CH-92 Rainbow vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 200 vs 300 km/h, max takeoff weight 300 vs 12 kg.

Specifications
CH-92 Rainbow ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2012 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2014 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $37K
Wingspan 9.0 m 2.4 m
Height 1.6 m -- m
Length 4.1 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range -- km 40 km
Service ceiling 5,980 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 300 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-92 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-92 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-92 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-92 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 5,980 meters (19,619 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-92 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-92 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 300 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-92 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-92 Rainbow is longer at 4.1 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-92 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-92 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-92 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-92 Rainbow entered service first in 2014, 6 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.