MQ-4 Triton vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The MQ-4 Triton and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and ZALA Aero respectively.
The MQ-4 Triton reaches 610 km/h — 2.0x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The MQ-4 Triton has an operational range of 15,200 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The MQ-4 Triton operates at altitudes up to 16,800 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 14,628 kg MTOW, the MQ-4 Triton is 1219:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The MQ-4 Triton has been produced in 30 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. Unit cost is $180M for the MQ-4 Triton vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The MQ-4 Triton first flew 6 years before the ZALA Lancet (2013 vs 2019).
| American unmanned surveillance aircraft, known for deployments in persistent maritime ISR missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 22 May 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Average unit price | $180 million |
| 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 | 39.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 610 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,781 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.4 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 ◉ |
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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 2013, 7 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.