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RQ-20 Puma vs ZALA Lancet

RQ-20 Puma vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 83 vs 300 km/h, range 15 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 6 vs 12 kg, built 1,000 vs 6,000 units.

Specifications
RQ-20 Puma ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2007 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2008 2020
Number produced 1000 units 6000 units
Average unit price $250K $37K
Wingspan 2.8 m 2.4 m
Length 1.4 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 83 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 15 km 40 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 6 kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 217 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-20 Puma or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-20 Puma is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 12 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-20 Puma or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the RQ-20 Puma.