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Shahed-101 vs ZALA Lancet

Shahed-101 vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 200 vs 300 km/h, range 900 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 45 vs 12 kg.

Specifications
Shahed-101 ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2024 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2024 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan 3.0 m 2.4 m
Length 2.5 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 900 km 40 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 45 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed-101 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Shahed-101's 200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed-101 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed-101 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed-101 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Shahed-101's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed-101 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed-101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed-101 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed-101 is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed-101 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 4 years before the Shahed-101 which entered service in 2024.