Orlan-30 vs ZALA Lancet

Overview

The Orlan-30 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-30's 150 km/h. The Orlan-30 has an operational range of 300 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The ZALA Lancet operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,500 m for the Orlan-30. At 30 kg MTOW, the Orlan-30 is 2.5x the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

Russian reconnaissance and laser-designator unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2020, deployed in military conflicts to direct precision-guided munitions.
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Special Technology Center
First flight --
Year introduced 2020
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
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 3.9 m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 150 km/h
Operational range 300 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 30 kg
Empty weight -- 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-30 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Orlan-30's 150 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-30 or ZALA Lancet?
The Orlan-30 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-30 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Orlan-30's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-30 or ZALA Lancet?
The Orlan-30 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-30 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the Orlan-30's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-30 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 0 years before the Orlan-30 which entered service in 2020.