Saegheh vs ZALA Lancet

Overview

The Saegheh and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Shahed and ZALA Aero respectively.

Top speed is 350 km/h for the Saegheh vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Saegheh has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Saegheh operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 500 kg MTOW, the Saegheh is 42:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

The Saegheh has been produced in 50 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. The Saegheh first flew 5 years before the ZALA Lancet (2014 vs 2019).

Iranian flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, used for combat and reconnaissance operations.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Shahed
First flight 1 November 2014
Year introduced 2016
Number produced 50 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 7.3 m
Length 2.7 m
Maximum speed 350 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 500 kg
Empty weight -- 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 Saegheh or ZALA Lancet?
The Saegheh is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Saegheh or ZALA Lancet?
The Saegheh has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Saegheh or ZALA Lancet?
The Saegheh has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Saegheh or ZALA Lancet?
The Saegheh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 500 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Saegheh or ZALA Lancet?
The Saegheh is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Saegheh or ZALA Lancet?
The Saegheh entered service first in 2016, 4 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Saegheh or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 50 units of the Saegheh.