Wing Loong I vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The Wing Loong I and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Chengdu and ZALA Aero respectively.
Top speed is 280 km/h for the Wing Loong I vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Wing Loong I has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Wing Loong I operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 1,100 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong I is 92:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The Wing Loong I has been produced in 60 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. Unit cost is $1M for the Wing Loong I vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The Wing Loong I first flew 10 years before the ZALA Lancet (2009 vs 2019).
| Chinese medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, extensively utilized for surveillance and aerial reconnaissance missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 1 January 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| 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 | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 75 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Wing Loong I or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Wing Loong I's 280 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Wing Loong I or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Wing Loong I or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Wing Loong I's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Wing Loong I or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,100 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Wing Loong I or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Wing Loong I or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong I is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Wing Loong I or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 9 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wing Loong I or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 60 units of the Wing Loong I.