Skylark vs ZALA Lancet

Overview

The Skylark and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and ZALA Aero respectively.

The ZALA Lancet reaches 300 km/h — 4.1x the Skylark's 74 km/h. The Skylark has an operational range of 40 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The ZALA Lancet operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,900 m for the Skylark. At 12 kg MTOW, the ZALA Lancet is 2.4x the Skylark's 5 kg.

Israeli miniature unmanned aerial system, introduced in 2008, designed for tactical surveillance and reconnaissance and deployed in global military operations.
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit
First flight --
Year introduced 2008
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
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 2.4 m
Length 2.2 m
Maximum speed 74 km/h
Operational range 40 km
Service ceiling 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 5 kg
Empty weight -- kg
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Skylark or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Skylark's 74 km/h, a difference of 226 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Skylark or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the Skylark's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Skylark or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Skylark's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the Skylark or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the Skylark's 5 kg.
Which is larger, the Skylark or ZALA Lancet?
The Skylark is longer at 2.2 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Skylark or ZALA Lancet?
The Skylark entered service first in 2008, 12 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.