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Safran Patroller vs ZALA Lancet

Safran Patroller vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 314 vs 300 km/h, range 200 vs 40 km.

Specifications
Safran Patroller ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Safran ZALA Aero
First flight 1 June 2009 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2023 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price $22 million $37K
Wingspan 18.0 m 2.4 m
Length 8.5 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 314 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 200 km 40 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Safran Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The Safran 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 Safran Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The Safran Patroller has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Safran Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The Safran 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 Safran Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the Safran Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Safran Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The Safran Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Safran Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The Safran Patroller is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Safran Patroller or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 3 years before the Safran Patroller which entered service in 2023.