CL-289 vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The CL-289 and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Canadair and ZALA Aero respectively.
The CL-289 reaches 740 km/h — 2.5x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The CL-289 has an operational range of 60 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The ZALA Lancet operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,000 m for the CL-289. At 156 kg MTOW, the CL-289 is 13:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The CL-289 first flew 55 years before the ZALA Lancet (1964 vs 2019).
| Canadian unmanned surveillance drone, developed in the late 20th century, deployed for military reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Canadair |
| First flight | 1 March 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| 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 | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 60 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 156 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 78 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 57 kgf ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.4 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 CL-289 or ZALA Lancet?
The CL-289 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-289 or ZALA Lancet?
The CL-289 has a longer range at 60 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-289 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the CL-289's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-289 or ZALA Lancet?
The CL-289 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 156 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-289 or ZALA Lancet?
The CL-289 is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-289 or ZALA Lancet?
The CL-289 entered service first in 1990, 30 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.