PD-2 vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The PD-2 and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by UkrSpecSystems and ZALA Aero respectively.
The ZALA Lancet reaches 300 km/h — 2.1x the PD-2's 140 km/h. The PD-2 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The ZALA Lancet operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,800 m for the PD-2. At 55 kg MTOW, the PD-2 is 4.6x the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The PD-2 has been produced in 20 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet.
| Ukrainian multi-purpose unmanned aerial system, developed in the late 2010s, used for aerial reconnaissance and combat operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | UkrSpecSystems |
| First flight | 1 January 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| 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 | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.0 m |
| Length | 2.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 55 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 45 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 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.