IAI Harpy vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The IAI Harpy and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and ZALA Aero respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the IAI Harpy vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The IAI Harpy has an operational range of 200 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The ZALA Lancet operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,572 m for the IAI Harpy. At 135 kg MTOW, the IAI Harpy is 11:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Unit cost is $55M for the IAI Harpy vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The IAI Harpy first flew 30 years before the ZALA Lancet (1989 vs 2019).
| Israeli loitering munition, developed in the late 1980s, designed for the suppression of enemy air defenses by attacking radar systems. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $55 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 | 2.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 135 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 28 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 IAI Harpy or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the IAI Harpy's 185 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harpy or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Harpy has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harpy or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the IAI Harpy's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harpy or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Harpy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harpy or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Harpy is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harpy or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Harpy is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harpy or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 31 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.