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.