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RQ-7 Shadow vs ZALA Lancet

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Specifications
RQ-7 Shadow ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AAI ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 1991 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2002 2020
Number produced 500 units 6000 units
Average unit price $750K $37K
Wingspan 3.9 m 2.4 m
Length 3.4 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 109 km 40 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 170 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 86 kg 5 kg
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Overview

The RQ-7 Shadow and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by AAI 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).

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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.