RQ-21 Blackjack vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The RQ-21 Blackjack and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Insitu and ZALA Aero respectively.
Top speed is 170 km/h for the RQ-21 Blackjack vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The RQ-21 Blackjack has an operational range of 93 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The RQ-21 Blackjack operates at altitudes up to 5,900 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 61 kg MTOW, the RQ-21 Blackjack is 5.1x the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The RQ-21 Blackjack first flew 7 years before the ZALA Lancet (2012 vs 2019).
| American tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2010s, used for forward reconnaissance and intelligence gathering by naval and land forces. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Insitu |
| First flight | 28 July 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 93 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 37 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 40 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 170 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a longer range at 93 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-21 Blackjack entered service first in 2014, 6 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.