RQ-170 Sentinel vs ZALA Lancet
The RQ-170 Sentinel and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and ZALA Aero respectively. The RQ-170 Sentinel operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. Unit cost is $6M for the RQ-170 Sentinel vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The RQ-170 Sentinel first flew 14 years before the ZALA Lancet (2005 vs 2019).
| American stealth drone, prominently used in intelligence collection operations, notable during the late 2000s into the 2010s. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| 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 | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 1.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h |
| Operational range | 40 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12 kg |
| Empty weight | 5 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-170 Sentinel or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-170 Sentinel or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-170 Sentinel or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-170 Sentinel or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-170 Sentinel or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is longer at 4.8 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-170 Sentinel or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-170 Sentinel or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-170 Sentinel entered service first in 2007, 13 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.