IAI Harop vs ZALA Lancet
The IAI Harop and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries and ZALA Aero respectively. Top speed is 417 km/h for the IAI Harop vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The IAI Harop has an operational range of 200 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The ZALA Lancet operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,600 m for the IAI Harop. Unit cost is $10M for the IAI Harop vs $0.037M for the ZALA Lancet. The IAI Harop first flew 14 years before the ZALA Lancet (2005 vs 2019).
| Israeli stealth loitering munition, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and precision strike missions in various global conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| 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 | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 1.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 40 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12 kg |
| Empty weight | 5 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IAI Harop or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 117 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harop or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Harop has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harop or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the IAI Harop's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harop or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harop or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Harop is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harop or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Harop is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harop or ZALA Lancet?
The IAI Harop entered service first in 2005, 15 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.