MQ-25 Stingray vs ZALA Lancet
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.
| American unmanned carrier-based aerial refueling tanker, developed in the late 2010s, utilized for extending the combat radius of carrier air wings. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 September 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2027 |
| Number produced | 7 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 | 22.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 620 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 44 kN ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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-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.