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Specifications
Switchblade 300 ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment ZALA Aero
First flight 1 January 2011 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2011 2020
Number produced 4000 units 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan -- m 2.4 m
Length 0.5 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 10 km 40 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 2.5 kg 5 kg
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Overview

The Switchblade 300 and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and ZALA Aero respectively.

Top speed is 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300 vs 300 km/h for the ZALA Lancet. The Switchblade 300 has an operational range of 10 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. At 12 kg MTOW, the ZALA Lancet is 2.0:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.

The Switchblade 300 has been produced in 4,000 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet. The Switchblade 300 first flew 8 years before the ZALA Lancet (2011 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Switchblade 300 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Switchblade 300 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Switchblade 300 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Switchblade 300 or ZALA Lancet?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 9 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Switchblade 300 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 4,000 units of the Switchblade 300.