RQ-5 Hunter vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The RQ-5 Hunter and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and ZALA Aero respectively.
Top speed is 170 km/h for the RQ-5 Hunter vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The RQ-5 Hunter has an operational range of 125 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The RQ-5 Hunter operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 885 kg MTOW, the RQ-5 Hunter is 74:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The RQ-5 Hunter has been produced in 20 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet.
| Israeli-designed short-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the mid-1990s, used for aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and light precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| 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 | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Length | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 125 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 885 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 21 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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-5 Hunter or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 170 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-5 Hunter or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a longer range at 125 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-5 Hunter or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-5 Hunter or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-5 Hunter or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-5 Hunter or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 25 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-5 Hunter or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 20 units of the RQ-5 Hunter.