Orlan-10 vs ZALA Lancet
The Orlan-10 and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center and ZALA Aero respectively. The ZALA Lancet reaches 300 km/h — 2.0x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Orlan-10 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. The Orlan-10 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. Unit cost is $0.05M for the Orlan-10 vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The Orlan-10 first flew 8 years before the ZALA Lancet (2011 vs 2019).
| Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Special Technology Center |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $50K |
| 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 | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 110 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9 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 Orlan-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The Orlan-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The Orlan-10 is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orlan-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The Orlan-10 is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 9 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Orlan-10.