RQ-7 Shadow vs ZALA Lancet
RQ-7 Shadow vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 200 vs 300 km/h, range 109 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 170 vs 12 kg, built 500 vs 6,000 units.
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 |
Detailed Comparison
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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.
