ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 vs General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper
Full specs: ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper
ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper are both uav / drone, compared here on public specifications. The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper leads on range (1,850 vs 40 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 110 km/h | 480 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | N/A | 313 km/h |
| Range (km) | 40 km | 1,850 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,000 m | 15,240 m ✓ |
| Endurance (h) | 0.8 h | 27 h ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | N/A | 7 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | N/A | 1,700 kg |
| Warhead (kg) | 3 kg | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | N/A | 11 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | N/A | 2,223 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 12 kg | 4,760 kg |
| Crew | 0 | 0 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | N/A | 900 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $35,000 ✓ | $32,000,000 |
| Units built | N/A | 350 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 15 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 480 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper has the longest range at 1,850 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper carries the largest weapons payload at 1,700 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 35,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher endurance? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper has the higher endurance at 27 h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper has the higher service ceiling at 15,240 m.
Is the ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 better than the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper? +
On the public specs we track, the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper leads on 5 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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