ScanEagle vs ZALA Lancet
The ScanEagle and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing Insitu and ZALA Aero respectively. The ZALA Lancet reaches 300 km/h — 2.0x the ScanEagle's 148 km/h. The ScanEagle has an operational range of 100 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. The ScanEagle has been produced in 1,000 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. Unit cost is $3M for the ScanEagle vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The ScanEagle first flew 19 years before the ZALA Lancet (2000 vs 2019).
| American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| 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 | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ScanEagle or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 152 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ScanEagle or ZALA Lancet?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the ScanEagle or ZALA Lancet?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the ScanEagle or ZALA Lancet?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the ScanEagle or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ScanEagle or ZALA Lancet?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ScanEagle or ZALA Lancet?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 15 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ScanEagle or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the ScanEagle.