RQ-101 Night Intruder vs ZALA Lancet

Overview

The RQ-101 Night Intruder and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Korean Air and ZALA Aero respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the RQ-101 Night Intruder vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The RQ-101 Night Intruder has an operational range of 200 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The ZALA Lancet operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-101 Night Intruder. At 290 kg MTOW, the RQ-101 Night Intruder is 24:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

South Korean unarmed military reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 20th century and deployed since 2002 for corps-level intelligence gathering.
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Korean Air
First flight --
Year introduced 2002
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 6.4 m
Height 1.5 m
Length 4.7 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h
Operational range 200 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 290 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW
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
Total thrust 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 185 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 290 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder is longer at 4.7 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder entered service first in 2002, 18 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.