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Specifications
Wing Loong II ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Chengdu ZALA Aero
First flight 1 February 2017 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2018 2020
Number produced 100 units 6000 units
Average unit price $2 million $37K
Wingspan 20.5 m 2.4 m
Length 11.0 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 40 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 1,500 kg 5 kg
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Overview

The Wing Loong II and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Chengdu and ZALA Aero respectively.

Top speed is 370 km/h for the Wing Loong II vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Wing Loong II has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The Wing Loong II operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 4,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong II is 350:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

The Wing Loong II has been produced in 100 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. Unit cost is $2M for the Wing Loong II vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The Wing Loong II first flew 2 years before the ZALA Lancet (2017 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Wing Loong II or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Wing Loong II or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Wing Loong II or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Wing Loong II or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Wing Loong II or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Wing Loong II or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Wing Loong II or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 2 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wing Loong II or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.