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Wing Loong I vs ZALA Lancet

Wing Loong I vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 280 vs 300 km/h, range 4,000 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 1,100 vs 12 kg, built 60 vs 6,000 units.

Chengdu Wing Loong I military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Wing Loong I
Specifications
Wing Loong I ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Chengdu ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2009 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2011 2020
Number produced 60 units 6000 units
Average unit price $1 million $37K
Wingspan 14.0 m 2.4 m
Height 2.8 m -- m
Length 9.1 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 40 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,100 kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 75 kW --
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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.