RQ-21 Blackjack vs ZALA Lancet
RQ-21 Blackjack vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 170 vs 300 km/h, range 93 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 61 vs 12 kg.
Specifications
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RQ-21 Blackjack |
ZALA Lancet |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Insitu |
ZALA Aero |
| First flight |
28 July 2012 |
1 June 2019 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
2020 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
6000 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$37K |
| Wingspan |
4.9 m |
2.4 m |
| Length |
2.5 m |
1.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
170 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
93 km |
40 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,900 m |
5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
61 kg |
12 kg |
| Empty weight |
37 kg |
5 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 6 kW
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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 is more expensive, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
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.
