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Lakshya vs ZALA Lancet

Lakshya vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 858 vs 300 km/h, range 150 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 705 vs 12 kg, built 23 vs 6,000 units.

Specifications
Lakshya ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer DRDO ZALA Aero
First flight 1 December 1985 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2000 2020
Number produced 23 units 6000 units
Average unit price $450K $37K
Wing area 2.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 5.0 m 2.4 m
Length 2.4 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 858 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 150 km 40 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 705 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 380 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Lakshya or ZALA Lancet?
The Lakshya is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 558 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Lakshya or ZALA Lancet?
The Lakshya has a longer range at 150 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Lakshya or ZALA Lancet?
The Lakshya has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Lakshya or ZALA Lancet?
The Lakshya has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 705 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Lakshya or ZALA Lancet?
The Lakshya is longer at 2.4 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Lakshya or ZALA Lancet?
The Lakshya is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Lakshya or ZALA Lancet?
The Lakshya entered service first in 2000, 20 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lakshya or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 23 units of the Lakshya.