Tu-141 Strizh vs ZALA Lancet

Overview

The Tu-141 Strizh and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Tupolev and ZALA Aero respectively.

The Tu-141 Strizh reaches 1,100 km/h — 3.7x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The Tu-141 Strizh has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Tu-141 Strizh operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 6,215 kg MTOW, the Tu-141 Strizh is 518:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

Soviet medium-range reconnaissance drone, developed in the late 1970s, used for aerial reconnaissance and later repurposed as a long-range loitering munition.
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight --
Year introduced 1979
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
Wing area 10.0 m²
Wingspan 3.9 m â—‰
Height 2.4 m
Length 14.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1100 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,215 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kN â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 2.4 m â—‰
Height -- m
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
Total thrust 0 â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-141 Strizh or ZALA Lancet?
The Tu-141 Strizh is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 800 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-141 Strizh or ZALA Lancet?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-141 Strizh or ZALA Lancet?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-141 Strizh or ZALA Lancet?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,215 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-141 Strizh or ZALA Lancet?
The Tu-141 Strizh is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-141 Strizh or ZALA Lancet?
The Tu-141 Strizh entered service first in 1979, 41 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.