RQ-7 Shadow vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The RQ-7 Shadow and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by AAI Corporation and ZALA Aero respectively.
Top speed is 200 km/h for the RQ-7 Shadow vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The RQ-7 Shadow has an operational range of 109 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The ZALA Lancet operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,600 m for the RQ-7 Shadow. At 170 kg MTOW, the RQ-7 Shadow is 14:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The RQ-7 Shadow has been produced in 500 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. Unit cost is $0.75M for the RQ-7 Shadow vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The RQ-7 Shadow first flew 28 years before the ZALA Lancet (1991 vs 2019).
| American reconnaissance drone, integral to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, recognized for its surveillance and target acquisition roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AAI Corporation |
| First flight | 1 January 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Average unit price | $750K |
| 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 | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 109 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 170 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 86 kg ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-7 Shadow or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-7 Shadow or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a longer range at 109 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-7 Shadow or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-7 Shadow or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-7 Shadow or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-7 Shadow or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-7 Shadow is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-7 Shadow or ZALA Lancet?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 18 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-7 Shadow or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 500 units of the RQ-7 Shadow.