ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 vs AeroVironment Switchblade 300
Full specs: ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 AeroVironment Switchblade 300
ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 and AeroVironment Switchblade 300 are both uav / drone, compared here on public specifications. The ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 leads on range (40 vs 10 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 | 160 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | N/A | 101 km/h |
| Range (km) | 40 km ✓ | 10 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,000 m ✓ | 3,000 m |
| Endurance (h) | 0.8 h ✓ | 0.3 h |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 3 kg ✓ | 0 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | N/A | 0.6 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 12 kg | 3 kg |
| Crew | 0 | 0 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $35,000 ✓ | $52,914 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 5 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 and AeroVironment Switchblade 300? +
The AeroVironment Switchblade 300 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 160 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 has the longest range at 40 km.
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 ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 has the higher endurance at 0.8 h.
Which has the higher warhead? +
The ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 has the higher warhead at 3 kg.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 has the higher service ceiling at 5,000 m.
Is the ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 better than the AeroVironment Switchblade 300? +
On the public specs we track, the ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 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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