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Shahed 136 vs ZALA Lancet

Shahed 136 vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 185 vs 300 km/h, range 2,500 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 200 vs 12 kg, built 26,000 vs 6,000 units.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Shahed 136 ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2021 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2021 2020
Number produced 26000 units 6000 units
Average unit price $193K $37K
Wingspan 2.5 m 2.4 m
Length 3.5 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 40 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 136 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 136 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 136 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 136 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 136 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Shahed 136 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 136 is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 136 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 1 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed 136 or ZALA Lancet?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 6,000 units of the ZALA Lancet.