Sokol Altius vs ZALA Lancet
The Sokol Altius and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by OKB Sokol and ZALA Aero respectively. Top speed is 350 km/h for the Sokol Altius vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Sokol Altius has an operational range of 10,000 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Sokol Altius operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 6,000 kg MTOW, the Sokol Altius is 500:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg. The Sokol Altius has been produced in 3 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet.
| Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2019, with high-altitude, long-endurance operations yet to be operationally deployed. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | OKB Sokol |
| First flight | 20 August 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 3 units |
| 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 | 28.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 10,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 1.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 40 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Sokol Altius or ZALA Lancet?
The Sokol Altius is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Sokol Altius or ZALA Lancet?
The Sokol Altius has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Sokol Altius or ZALA Lancet?
The Sokol Altius has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Sokol Altius or ZALA Lancet?
The Sokol Altius has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Sokol Altius or ZALA Lancet?
The Sokol Altius is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Sokol Altius or ZALA Lancet?
The Sokol Altius entered service first in 2012, 8 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sokol Altius or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 3 units of the Sokol Altius.