Patroller vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The Patroller and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Safran and ZALA Aero respectively.
Top speed is 314 km/h for the Patroller vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Patroller has an operational range of 200 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Patroller operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet.
The Patroller first flew 10 years before the ZALA Lancet (2009 vs 2019).
| French medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, used for military surveillance and environmental monitoring. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Safran |
| First flight | 1 June 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| 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 | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 314 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- 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 Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The Patroller is faster with a maximum speed of 314 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The Patroller has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The Patroller has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 3 years before the Patroller which entered service in 2023.