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.