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RQ-101 Night Intruder vs ZALA Lancet

RQ-101 Night Intruder vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 185 vs 300 km/h, range 200 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 290 vs 12 kg.

Specifications
RQ-101 Night Intruder ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Korean Air ZALA Aero
First flight -- 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2002 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price $2 million $37K
Wingspan 6.4 m 2.4 m
Height 1.5 m -- m
Length 4.7 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 200 km 40 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 290 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW --
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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 is more expensive, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
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.