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Geran-5 vs ZALA Lancet

Geran-5 vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 600 vs 300 km/h, range 1,000 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 850 vs 12 kg.

Specifications
Geran-5 ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol ZALA Aero
First flight -- 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2026 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan 5.5 m 2.4 m
Length 6.0 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 600 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 40 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 850 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-5 or ZALA Lancet?
The Geran-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 600 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-5 or ZALA Lancet?
The Geran-5 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-5 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Geran-5's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-5 or ZALA Lancet?
The Geran-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 850 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-5 or ZALA Lancet?
The Geran-5 is longer at 6.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-5 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 6 years before the Geran-5 which entered service in 2026.