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RQ-170 Sentinel vs ZALA Lancet

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Specifications
RQ-170 Sentinel ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2005 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2007 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price $6 million $37K
Wingspan 20.0 m 2.4 m
Length 4.8 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 300 km/h
Operational range -- km 40 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 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.