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Shahed 129 vs ZALA Lancet

Shahed 129 vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 175 vs 300 km/h, range 1,700 vs 40 km, built 42 vs 6,000 units.

Specifications
Shahed 129 ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA ZALA Aero
First flight 1 March 2012 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2013 2020
Number produced 42 units 6000 units
Average unit price $2 million $37K
Wingspan 16.0 m 2.4 m
Height 3.1 m -- m
Length 8.0 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 175 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 40 km
Service ceiling 7,300 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 75 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 129 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Shahed 129's 175 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 129 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 129 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 129 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 129 has a higher service ceiling at 7,300 meters (23,950 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 129 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the Shahed 129's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 129 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 129 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Shahed 129 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 129 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 129 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 129 entered service first in 2013, 7 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed 129 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 42 units of the Shahed 129.