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MQ-1C Gray Eagle vs ZALA Lancet

MQ-1C Gray Eagle vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 309 vs 300 km/h, range 370 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 12 kg, built 204 vs 6,000 units.

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Specifications
MQ-1C Gray Eagle ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics ZALA Aero
First flight 1 October 2004 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2009 2020
Number produced 204 units 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan 17.0 m 2.4 m
Height 2.1 m -- m
Length 8.5 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 370 km 40 km
Service ceiling 8,839 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 1,318 kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 123 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a longer range at 370 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle entered service first in 2009, 11 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 204 units of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.