Scout vs ZALA Lancet

Overview

The Scout and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and ZALA Aero respectively.

Top speed is 176 km/h for the Scout vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The ZALA Lancet operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,600 m for the Scout. At 159 kg MTOW, the Scout is 13:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

Israeli reconnaissance unmanned air vehicle, developed in the 1970s, used for battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI
First flight --
Year introduced 1981
Number produced N/A
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 5.0 m
Height 0.9 m
Length 3.7 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 159 kg
Empty weight 96 kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kW
Wingspan 2.4 m
Height -- 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 Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Scout's 176 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the Scout's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Scout's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 159 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The Scout is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The Scout entered service first in 1981, 39 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.