Falco vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The Falco and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Leonardo and ZALA Aero respectively.
Top speed is 216 km/h for the Falco vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Falco has an operational range of 200 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Falco operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 420 kg MTOW, the Falco is 35:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The Falco first flew 16 years before the ZALA Lancet (2003 vs 2019).
| Italian tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, designed for medium-altitude, medium-endurance intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo |
| First flight | 1 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| 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 | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Length | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 216 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 420 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 48 kW ◉ |
| 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 Falco or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Falco's 216 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falco or ZALA Lancet?
The Falco has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falco or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Falco's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falco or ZALA Lancet?
The Falco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 420 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Falco or ZALA Lancet?
The Falco is longer at 5.2 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falco or ZALA Lancet?
The Falco entered service first in 2007, 13 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.