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Eitan (Heron TP) vs ZALA Lancet

Eitan (Heron TP) vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 407 vs 300 km/h, range 7,400 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 12 kg.

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Specifications
Eitan (Heron TP) ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2004 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2010 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price $40 million $37K
Wingspan 26.0 m 2.4 m
Length 14.0 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 407 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 40 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 4,650 kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or ZALA Lancet?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or ZALA Lancet?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or ZALA Lancet?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or ZALA Lancet?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or ZALA Lancet?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan (Heron TP) or ZALA Lancet?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or ZALA Lancet?
The Eitan (Heron TP) entered service first in 2010, 10 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.