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TAI Anka vs ZALA Lancet

TAI Anka vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 217 vs 300 km/h, range 2,500 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 12 kg, built 102 vs 6,000 units.

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🇹🇷 TAI Anka
Specifications
TAI Anka ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer TAI ZALA Aero
First flight 30 December 2010 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2017 2020
Number produced 102 units 6000 units
Average unit price $30 million $37K
Wingspan 17.5 m 2.4 m
Length 8.6 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 217 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 40 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 700 kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 130 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TAI Anka or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the TAI Anka's 217 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TAI Anka or ZALA Lancet?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the TAI Anka or ZALA Lancet?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the TAI Anka or ZALA Lancet?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the TAI Anka or ZALA Lancet?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the TAI Anka or ZALA Lancet?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the TAI Anka or ZALA Lancet?
The TAI Anka entered service first in 2017, 3 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TAI Anka or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 102 units of the TAI Anka.