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GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs ZALA Lancet

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Specifications
GJ-11 Sharp Sword ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Hongdu ZALA Aero
First flight 21 November 2013 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2021 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan 14.4 m 2.4 m
Height 2.7 m -- m
Length 12.2 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 40 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 12 kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg 5 kg
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Overview

The GJ-11 Sharp Sword and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Hongdu and ZALA Aero respectively.

The GJ-11 Sharp Sword reaches 1,000 km/h — 3.3x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet.

The GJ-11 Sharp Sword first flew 6 years before the ZALA Lancet (2013 vs 2019).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or ZALA Lancet?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or ZALA Lancet?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or ZALA Lancet?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 1 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword which entered service in 2021.