MQ-20 Avenger vs ZALA Lancet
The MQ-20 Avenger and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and ZALA Aero respectively. The MQ-20 Avenger reaches 740 km/h — 2.5x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The MQ-20 Avenger has an operational range of 2,900 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The MQ-20 Avenger operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 8,255 kg MTOW, the MQ-20 Avenger is 688:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg. The MQ-20 Avenger has been produced in 9 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. The MQ-20 Avenger first flew 10 years before the ZALA Lancet (2009 vs 2019).
| American jet-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for stealthy reconnaissance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 4 April 2009 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 9 units |
| 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 | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,255 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 17 kN ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.4 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 MQ-20 Avenger or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-20 Avenger is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-20 Avenger or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-20 Avenger or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-20 Avenger or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,255 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-20 Avenger or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-20 Avenger or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 9 units of the MQ-20 Avenger.