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PD-2 vs ZALA Lancet

PD-2 vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 140 vs 300 km/h, range 1,300 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 55 vs 12 kg, built 20 vs 6,000 units.

Specifications
PD-2 ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer UkrSpecSystems ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2019 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2021 2020
Number produced 20 units 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan 5.0 m 2.4 m
Height 1.0 m -- m
Length 2.9 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 140 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 40 km
Service ceiling 3,800 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 55 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 45 kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PD-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the PD-2's 140 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PD-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The PD-2 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the PD-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the PD-2's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the PD-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The PD-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 55 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the PD-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The PD-2 is longer at 2.9 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the PD-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 1 years before the PD-2 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PD-2 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 20 units of the PD-2.