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MQ-8 Fire Scout vs ZALA Lancet

Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-8 Fire Scout
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Specifications
MQ-8 Fire Scout ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2002 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2009 2020
Number produced 40 units 6000 units
Average unit price $18 million $37K
Wingspan 9.8 m 2.4 m
Length 7.3 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 230 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 200 km 40 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 940 kg 5 kg
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Overview

The MQ-8 Fire Scout and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and ZALA Aero respectively.

Top speed is 230 km/h for the MQ-8 Fire Scout vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The MQ-8 Fire Scout has an operational range of 200 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The MQ-8 Fire Scout operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 1,450 kg MTOW, the MQ-8 Fire Scout is 121:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

The MQ-8 Fire Scout has been produced in 40 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. Unit cost is $18M for the MQ-8 Fire Scout vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The MQ-8 Fire Scout first flew 17 years before the ZALA Lancet (2002 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 230 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout entered service first in 2009, 11 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 40 units of the MQ-8 Fire Scout.