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RQ-16 T-Hawk vs ZALA Lancet

RQ-16 T-Hawk vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 130 vs 300 km/h, range 11 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 8 vs 12 kg.

Specifications
RQ-16 T-Hawk ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Honeywell ZALA Aero
First flight -- 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2007 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan -- m 2.4 m
Length -- m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 11 km 40 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 130 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 11 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 8 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk entered service first in 2007, 13 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.