Hermes 900 vs ZALA Lancet
The Hermes 900 and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and ZALA Aero respectively. Top speed is 220 km/h for the Hermes 900 vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Hermes 900 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Hermes 900 operates at altitudes up to 9,100 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 1,400 kg MTOW, the Hermes 900 is 117:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg. The Hermes 900 has been produced in 200 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. Unit cost is $6.8M for the Hermes 900 vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The Hermes 900 first flew 10 years before the ZALA Lancet (2009 vs 2019).
| Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 9 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $6.8 million |
| 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 | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 160 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 1.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 40 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 900 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Hermes 900's 220 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 900 or ZALA Lancet?
The Hermes 900 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 900 or ZALA Lancet?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 900 or ZALA Lancet?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 900 or ZALA Lancet?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 900 or ZALA Lancet?
The Hermes 900 is more expensive at approximately $6.8 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 900 or ZALA Lancet?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 8 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hermes 900 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 200 units of the Hermes 900.