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Kronshtadt Orion vs ZALA Lancet

Kronshtadt Orion vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 200 vs 300 km/h, range 1,440 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 1,150 vs 12 kg, built 48 vs 6,000 units.

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Specifications
Kronshtadt Orion ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Kronshtadt ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2016 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2020 2020
Number produced 48 units 6000 units
Average unit price $6 million $37K
Wingspan 16.0 m 2.4 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 8.0 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,440 km 40 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,150 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kronshtadt Orion or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kronshtadt Orion or ZALA Lancet?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a longer range at 1,440 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kronshtadt Orion or ZALA Lancet?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kronshtadt Orion or ZALA Lancet?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,150 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Kronshtadt Orion or ZALA Lancet?
The Kronshtadt Orion is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kronshtadt Orion or ZALA Lancet?
The Kronshtadt Orion is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Kronshtadt Orion or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 0 years before the Kronshtadt Orion which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kronshtadt Orion or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 48 units of the Kronshtadt Orion.