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XQ-58 Valkyrie vs ZALA Lancet

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Specifications
XQ-58 Valkyrie ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Kratos ZALA Aero
First flight 5 March 2019 1 June 2019
Year introduced -- 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price $4 million $37K
Wingspan 8.2 m 2.4 m
Length 9.1 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 1048 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 5,600 km 40 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 1,134 kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8 kN 0
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The XQ-58 Valkyrie and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Kratos and ZALA Aero respectively.

The XQ-58 Valkyrie reaches 1,048 km/h — 3.5x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The XQ-58 Valkyrie has an operational range of 5,600 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The XQ-58 Valkyrie operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 2,722 kg MTOW, the XQ-58 Valkyrie is 227:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

Unit cost is $4M for the XQ-58 Valkyrie vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the XQ-58 Valkyrie or ZALA Lancet?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 748 km/h.
Which has longer range, the XQ-58 Valkyrie or ZALA Lancet?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the XQ-58 Valkyrie or ZALA Lancet?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the XQ-58 Valkyrie or ZALA Lancet?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the XQ-58 Valkyrie or ZALA Lancet?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the XQ-58 Valkyrie or ZALA Lancet?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.