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MQ-25 Stingray vs ZALA Lancet

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Specifications
MQ-25 Stingray ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing ZALA Aero
First flight 19 September 2019 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2027 2020
Number produced 7 units 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan 22.9 m 2.4 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 15.5 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 930 km 40 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 12 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 44 kN 0
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The MQ-25 Stingray and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing and ZALA Aero respectively.

The MQ-25 Stingray reaches 620 km/h — 2.1x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The MQ-25 Stingray has an operational range of 930 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The MQ-25 Stingray operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet.

The MQ-25 Stingray has been produced in 7 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-25 Stingray or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-25 Stingray is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-25 Stingray or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-25 Stingray has a longer range at 930 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-25 Stingray or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-25 Stingray has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-25 Stingray or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-25 Stingray or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-25 Stingray is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-25 Stingray or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 7 years before the MQ-25 Stingray which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-25 Stingray or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 7 units of the MQ-25 Stingray.