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Nagastra-1 vs ZALA Lancet

Nagastra-1 vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — range 40 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 9 vs 12 kg, built 600 vs 6,000 units.

Specifications
Nagastra-1 ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Solar Industries (EEL) ZALA Aero
First flight -- 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2024 2020
Number produced 600 units 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan -- m 2.4 m
Length -- m 1.7 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 40 km 40 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nagastra-1 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Nagastra-1's 0 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nagastra-1 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the Nagastra-1's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nagastra-1 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Nagastra-1's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nagastra-1 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the Nagastra-1's 9 kg.
Which is larger, the Nagastra-1 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the Nagastra-1's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nagastra-1 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 4 years before the Nagastra-1 which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nagastra-1 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 600 units of the Nagastra-1.