Harfang vs ZALA Lancet

Overview

The Harfang and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by EADS and ZALA Aero respectively.

The Harfang has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Harfang operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 1,250 kg MTOW, the Harfang is 104:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

The Harfang has been produced in 3 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. The Harfang first flew 16 years before the ZALA Lancet (2003 vs 2019).

Israeli-designed medium-altitude, long-endurance reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the late 2000s and operated by the French and Moroccan militaries.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer EADS
First flight 2 June 2003
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 3 units
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 16.6 m
Length 9.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg
Empty weight 657 kg
Total thrust 1 x 86 kW
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
Total thrust 0

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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 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.