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MQ-20 Avenger vs ZALA Lancet

MQ-20 Avenger vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 740 vs 300 km/h, range 2,900 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 8,255 vs 12 kg, built 9 vs 6,000 units.

Specifications
MQ-20 Avenger ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics ZALA Aero
First flight 4 April 2009 1 June 2019
Year introduced -- 2020
Number produced 9 units 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan 20.0 m 2.4 m
Length 13.0 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 40 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,255 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 17 kN --
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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.