Geran-2 vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The Geran-2 and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and ZALA Aero respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 20:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet.
| Russian-produced version of the Iranian Shahed-136 one-way attack drone, built at the Alabuga (Yelabuga) plant and used at scale against Ukraine since 2022. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | 26000 units |
| Average unit price | $30K |
| 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 | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is more expensive at approximately $0.0 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 2 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 6,000 units of the ZALA Lancet.