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Meraj-521 vs ZALA Lancet

Meraj-521 vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — range 5 vs 40 km.

Specifications
Meraj-521 ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA ZALA Aero
First flight -- 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2022 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan 1.0 m 2.4 m
Length 0.8 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 5 km 40 km
Service ceiling 150 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Meraj-521 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Meraj-521's 0 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Meraj-521 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the Meraj-521's 5 km.
Which can fly higher, the Meraj-521 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Meraj-521's 150 meters (492 ft).
Which is heavier, the Meraj-521 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the Meraj-521's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Meraj-521 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the Meraj-521's 0.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Meraj-521 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 2 years before the Meraj-521 which entered service in 2022.