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IAI Heron vs ZALA Lancet

IAI Heron vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 207 vs 300 km/h, range 1,000 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 12 kg.

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🇮🇱 IAI Heron
Specifications
IAI Heron ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 1994 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2005 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $37K
Wingspan 16.6 m 2.4 m
Length 8.5 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 40 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 15 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.