WZ-7 Soaring Dragon vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Guizhou and ZALA Aero respectively.
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon reaches 750 km/h — 2.5x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has an operational range of 7,000 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet.
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has been produced in 20 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet.
| Chinese high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for aerial reconnaissance and maritime targeting. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Guizhou |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| 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 |
| Wingspan | 24.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m |
| Length | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 43 kN ◉ |
| 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 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 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.