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Shahed 131 vs ZALA Lancet

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Specifications
Shahed 131 ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA ZALA Aero
First flight -- 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2022 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price $20K $37K
Wingspan 2.2 m 2.4 m
Length 2.6 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 900 km 40 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 135 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 38 hp 0
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Overview

The Shahed 131 and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and ZALA Aero respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Shahed 131 vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Shahed 131 has an operational range of 900 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. At 135 kg MTOW, the Shahed 131 is 11:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

Unit cost is $0.02M for the Shahed 131 vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 131 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Shahed 131's 185 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 131 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 131 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 131 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Shahed 131's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 131 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 131 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 131 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 131 is longer at 2.6 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Shahed 131 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is more expensive at approximately $0.0 million per unit compared to the Shahed 131 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 131 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 2 years before the Shahed 131 which entered service in 2022.