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MQ-9 Reaper vs ZALA Lancet

MQ-9 Reaper vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 300 vs 300 km/h, range 1,850 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 4,760 vs 12 kg, built 300 vs 6,000 units.

General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-9 Reaper
Specifications
MQ-9 Reaper ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics ZALA Aero
First flight 1 February 2001 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2007 2020
Number produced 300 units 6000 units
Average unit price $30 million $37K
Wingspan 20.0 m 2.4 m
Length 11.0 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 40 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 2,223 kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-9 Reaper or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9 Reaper or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-9 Reaper or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or ZALA Lancet?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 13 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-9 Reaper or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 300 units of the MQ-9 Reaper.