KUS-FS vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The KUS-FS and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Korean Air and ZALA Aero respectively.
Top speed is 360 km/h for the KUS-FS vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The KUS-FS has an operational range of 500 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The KUS-FS operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 5,750 kg MTOW, the KUS-FS is 479:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The KUS-FS first flew 7 years before the ZALA Lancet (2012 vs 2019).
| South Korean medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for strategic surveillance and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Korean Air |
| First flight | 1 January 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| 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 | 25.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,750 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 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 KUS-FS or ZALA Lancet?
The KUS-FS is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUS-FS or ZALA Lancet?
The KUS-FS has a longer range at 500 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUS-FS or ZALA Lancet?
The KUS-FS has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUS-FS or ZALA Lancet?
The KUS-FS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,750 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the KUS-FS or ZALA Lancet?
The KUS-FS is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the KUS-FS or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 5 years before the KUS-FS which entered service in 2025.