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Harfang vs ZALA Lancet

Harfang vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — range 1,000 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 12 kg, built 3 vs 6,000 units.

EADS Harfang military drones side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Harfang
Specifications
Harfang ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer EADS ZALA Aero
First flight 2 June 2003 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2008 2020
Number produced 3 units 6000 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $37K
Wingspan 16.6 m 2.4 m
Length 9.3 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 40 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 657 kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 86 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Harfang or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Harfang's 0 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harfang or ZALA Lancet?
The Harfang has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harfang or ZALA Lancet?
The Harfang has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harfang or ZALA Lancet?
The Harfang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Harfang or ZALA Lancet?
The Harfang is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Harfang or ZALA Lancet?
The Harfang is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Harfang or ZALA Lancet?
The Harfang entered service first in 2008, 12 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harfang or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 3 units of the Harfang.