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RQ-4 Global Hawk vs ZALA Lancet

RQ-4 Global Hawk vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 629 vs 300 km/h, range 22,800 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 14,628 vs 12 kg, built 40 vs 6,000 units.

Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-4 Global Hawk
Specifications
RQ-4 Global Hawk ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman ZALA Aero
First flight 28 February 1998 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2001 2020
Number produced 40 units 6000 units
Average unit price $131 million $37K
Wingspan 39.9 m 2.4 m
Length 14.5 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 629 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 22,800 km 40 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,628 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 8,620 kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 629 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 329 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is more expensive at approximately $131 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk entered service first in 2001, 19 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 40 units of the RQ-4 Global Hawk.