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MQ-28 Ghost Bat vs ZALA Lancet

MQ-28 Ghost Bat vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — range 3,700 vs 40 km, built 8 vs 6,000 units.

Specifications
MQ-28 Ghost Bat ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇦🇺 Australia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing ZALA Aero
First flight 27 February 2021 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2024 2020
Number produced 8 units 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan 7.3 m 2.4 m
Length 11.7 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 40 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 12 kg
Empty weight 1,500 kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which is larger, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 4 years before the MQ-28 Ghost Bat which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 8 units of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.