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MQ-4 Triton vs ZALA Lancet

MQ-4 Triton vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 610 vs 300 km/h, range 15,200 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 14,628 vs 12 kg, built 30 vs 6,000 units.

Northrop Grumman MQ-4 Triton military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-4 Triton
Specifications
MQ-4 Triton ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman ZALA Aero
First flight 22 May 2013 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2018 2020
Number produced 30 units 6000 units
Average unit price $180 million $37K
Wingspan 39.9 m 2.4 m
Length 14.5 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 610 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 15,200 km 40 km
Service ceiling 16,800 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,628 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 6,781 kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-4 Triton or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 310 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-4 Triton or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-4 Triton or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-4 Triton or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-4 Triton or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-4 Triton or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-4 Triton is more expensive at approximately $180 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-4 Triton or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-4 Triton entered service first in 2018, 2 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-4 Triton or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 30 units of the MQ-4 Triton.