MQ-9 Reaper vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The MQ-9 Reaper and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and ZALA Aero respectively.
Top speed is 300 km/h for the MQ-9 Reaper vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The MQ-9 Reaper has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 4,760 kg MTOW, the MQ-9 Reaper is 397:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in 300 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. Unit cost is $30M for the MQ-9 Reaper vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The MQ-9 Reaper first flew 18 years before the ZALA Lancet (2001 vs 2019).
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $30 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 | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,223 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-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.