GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs ZALA Lancet

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).

Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for precision strike and reconnaissance missions by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Hongdu
First flight 21 November 2013
Year introduced 2021
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 14.4 m
Height 2.7 m
Length 12.2 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg
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

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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.