Karayel vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The Karayel and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Vestel and ZALA Aero respectively.
The ZALA Lancet reaches 300 km/h — 2.0x the Karayel's 150 km/h. The Karayel has an operational range of 150 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Karayel operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 630 kg MTOW, the Karayel is 52:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
| Turkish tactical reconnaissance and combat unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s and deployed for surveillance and precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Vestel |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | -- |
| 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 | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.1 m |
| Length | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 630 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 72 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 Karayel or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Karayel's 150 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Karayel or ZALA Lancet?
The Karayel has a longer range at 150 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Karayel or ZALA Lancet?
The Karayel has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Karayel or ZALA Lancet?
The Karayel has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 630 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Karayel or ZALA Lancet?
The Karayel is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.