FQ-44 Fury vs ZALA Lancet

Overview

The FQ-44 Fury and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Anduril and ZALA Aero respectively.

The FQ-44 Fury reaches 1,010 km/h β€” 3.4x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The FQ-44 Fury operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 2,268 kg MTOW, the FQ-44 Fury is 189:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

The ZALA Lancet first flew 6 years before the FQ-44 Fury (2019 vs 2025).

American jet-powered collaborative combat aircraft developed by Anduril Industries, selected by the U.S. Air Force to fly air-to-air missions alongside crewed fighters under the CCA program.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Anduril
First flight 31 October 2025
Year introduced --
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 πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer ZALA Aero
First flight 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2020
Number produced 6000 units
Average unit price $37K
Wingspan 5.2 m β—‰
Length 6.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1010 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,268 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 18 kN β—‰
Wingspan 2.4 m β—‰
Length 1.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 40 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5 kg
Total thrust 0 β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FQ-44 Fury or ZALA Lancet?
The FQ-44 Fury is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 710 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FQ-44 Fury or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the FQ-44 Fury's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the FQ-44 Fury or ZALA Lancet?
The FQ-44 Fury has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the FQ-44 Fury or ZALA Lancet?
The FQ-44 Fury has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,268 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the FQ-44 Fury or ZALA Lancet?
The FQ-44 Fury is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.