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WZ-7 Soaring Dragon vs ZALA Lancet

WZ-7 Soaring Dragon vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 750 vs 300 km/h, range 7,000 vs 40 km, built 20 vs 6,000 units.

Specifications
WZ-7 Soaring Dragon ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Guizhou ZALA Aero
First flight -- 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2018 2020
Number produced 20 units 6000 units
Average unit price $25 million $37K
Wingspan 24.9 m 2.4 m
Height 5.4 m -- m
Length 14.3 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 7,000 km 40 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 12 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 43 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or ZALA Lancet?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or ZALA Lancet?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or ZALA Lancet?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or ZALA Lancet?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or ZALA Lancet?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or ZALA Lancet?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon entered service first in 2018, 2 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 20 units of the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.