Karrar vs ZALA Lancet

Overview

The Karrar and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and ZALA Aero respectively.

The Karrar reaches 900 km/h — 3.0x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The Karrar has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. At 700 kg MTOW, the Karrar is 58:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

The Karrar first flew 9 years before the ZALA Lancet (2010 vs 2019).

Iranian jet-powered target drone and long-range bomber, developed in the early 21st century and used for air-defense training and precision strikes.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA
First flight 1 January 2010
Year introduced 2010
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 2.5 m
Length 4.0 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 4 kN
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 Karrar or ZALA Lancet?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Karrar or ZALA Lancet?
The Karrar has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Karrar or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Karrar's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Karrar or ZALA Lancet?
The Karrar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 700 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Karrar or ZALA Lancet?
The Karrar is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Karrar or ZALA Lancet?
The Karrar entered service first in 2010, 10 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.