Zala Lancet

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : June 2019
Total Production : ?

Model Status Year Produced
Zala Lancet Active 2019 ?
Zala Lancet-3M Active 2022 ?
Zala Lancet 53 Active 2023 ?
Zala Lancet-M Active 2024 ?



Zala Lancet

Group : Loitering Weapons
Status : Active
Also Known As : Lancet 51, Lancet-E, Lantset, Product 51E, Zala Lancet 3
Origin : Russia
Contractor : Zala Aero
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : June 2019
Total Production : ?

The Zala Lancet, also known as Lantset, is a kamikaze drone developed by Zala Aero to take out targets on land, in the air and/or in water following the requirements of the Russian Army. The new weapon system has a maximum range of 40 kilometers and can carry out a precision strike autonomously. Besides, the drone has been designed to provide real-time video and imagery to the control station. The air vehicle includes intelligence, navigation and communications modules. The Zala Lancet drone was announced in late June 2019 at the Russian Army Expo exhibition with the development trials already being completed. The Lancet attack drones were deployed successfully by the Russian Armed Forces in Syria targeting Idlib militants in November 2020.

The Lancet drones are being offered in two variants Zala Lancet 3 standard version capable of carrying a payload of 3 kg and Zala Lancet 1 lightweight version intended for reconnaissance missions. Both variants are powered by an electric motor with a two-blade propeller. In October 2022, Rostec stated that the Lancet loitering drones were built with laser weapon protection.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
RussiaActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 0
Number of Engines 1
Propeller Blades 2
Mass
Max Takeoff Weight 12 kilogram
Payload 3 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 40 kilometer
Piercing in Armor 300 millimeter
Speed
Loiter Speed 80 kph
Top Speed 300 kph impact speed
Top Speed at High Altitude 110 kph
Time
Flight Endurance 40 minute



Zala Lancet-3M

Group : Loitering Weapons
Status : Active
Also Known As : Lancet 52, Lancet-E, Product 52E
Origin : Russia
Contractor : Zala Aero
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : December 2022
Total Production : ?

The Lancet-3M, also known as Lancet 52, is an improved variant of the Lancet-3 kamikaze drone unveiled in December 2022 and already being combat proven in Ukraine. The Lancet-3M features a modified airframe allowing improved maneuverability/flight performance, range and speed. The larger Lancet-3M features a jet/shaped charge warhead to destroy targets protected by cages or other means of protection against kamikaze drones.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
RussiaActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 0
Number of Engines 1
Performance
Max Range 70 kilometer



Zala Lancet 53

Group : Loitering Weapons
Status : Active
Also Known As : Z-53
Origin : Russia
Contractor : Zala Aero
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : November 2023
Total Production : ?

The Lancet 53 is a canister launched variant of the Lancet kamikaze drone and intended to carry out selective swarm attacks against a wide variety of targets. The drone was unveiled in the summer of 2023 and features the ability to operate autonomously screening selected areas for targets of choice such as personnel, trucks, howitzers, radars or tanks. The Lancet 53 model may feature artificial intelligence (AI) allowing for discrimination of a wide variety of targets.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
RussiaActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 0
Number of Engines 1
Mass
Warhead 5 kilogram



Zala Lancet-M

Group : Loitering Weapons
Status : Active
Also Known As : Improved Lancet
Origin : Russia
Contractor : Zala Aero
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : August 2024
Total Production : ?

The Zala Improved Lance, also referred to as Zala Lancet-M, is an upgraded model with an engagement range of 70-to-80 kilometers. Besides, the improved model features new sensors providing high resolution thermal imaging and more stable video signal. The Improved Lancet was unveiled by Zala Aero in August 2024.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
RussiaActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 0
Number of Engines 1
Propeller Blades 2
Mass
Max Takeoff Weight 12 kilogram
Warhead 5 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 80 kilometer
Time
Flight Endurance 40 minute

News

Wednesday, 25 September, 2024
Russia Unveils Lancet-E Kamikaze Drones Along Z-16-E Reconnaissance Drones

"Due to rapid deployment, launch, guidance and interaction, Lancet-E is extremely effective in counterbattery warfare," Rosoboronexport said BAKU, September 25.

Monday, 23 September, 2024
Russia Offering Lancet-E for the Export Market

"Our solutions provide protection against the whole range of internal and external security threats to regional countries," Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheyev said MOSCOW,

Wednesday, 14 August, 2024
Zala Aero Developing Network-Centric Capabilities for the Lancet Kamikaze Drone

The system organizes interaction between troop units and devices under their control, thus boosting the efficiency of their use PATRIOT PARK /Moscow Region/, August 14.

Russia Testing New Reconnaissance UAV Operating Along Lancet Kamikaze Drone

Zala specialists have developed a unified launch device for Lancet teams that considerably boosts the drone’s autonomous operation and simplifies requirements for UAV take-off

Russia Unveils Upgraded Lancet Loitering Munition to Engage Targets at Ranges of up to 80 Kilometers

Following the upgrade, the new series can send a better quality and more stable video output to the operator PATRIOT PARK /Moscow Region/, August 14.

Tuesday, 19 September, 2023
Russia to Boost Production of Lancet and Kub Kamikaze Drones and Takhion and Granat mini-Drones

Rostec also reiterated plans to double the production of the Kitolov, Strela and Vikhr missiles as well as the 9M333 guided missile MOSCOW, September 19.

Thursday, 8 June, 2023
Russian Armed Forces in Ukriane Destroy First IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System using Lancet Kamikaze Drone

Germany delivered the first IRIS-T SLM system to Ukraine in October 2022 MOSCOW, June 8. /TASS/. Russian forces, using loitering munitions, have eliminated a Ukrainian

Friday, 26 May, 2023
Russia Developing New Kamikaze Drone/Loitering Munition Based upon Ukraine Experience

The Lancet drone manufactured by ZALA Aero (part of the Kalashnikov Group) is outfitted with several targeting systems based on coordinates, optoelectronics and combined

Thursday, 23 March, 2023
Russian Military Industrial Complex to Deliver 1,500 Main Battle Tanks within 2023

Manufacturers will roll out 1,500 tanks this year, Dmitry Medvedev has predicted Russia is rapidly boosting its military production capacity to meet the demands of the

Sunday, 30 October, 2022
Russian Lancet Kamikaze Drone Features Laser Weapons Protection and GPS-Free Navigation System

The combat drone "Lancet" has built-in anti-laser protection, so even the latest laser weapons do not threaten it.

Thursday, 21 July, 2022
Russian Armed Forces Using Lancet Loitering Munitions in Ukraine

The warhead of the upgraded ammunition began to weigh over 5 kilograms. The armed forces of the Russian Federation, in the course of a special operation to protect Donbass,

Sunday, 18 April, 2021
Russian Lancet Kamikaze Drone Tested Successfully in Syria

Russia has something to cool the ardor of those who want to fight. Ukraine, for example, bought itself the Turkish drones "Bayraktar".

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Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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