Zala Lancet
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : June 2019
Total Production : ?
Model | Status | Year | Produced |
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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 |
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Specifications
Notes | ||
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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 |
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![]() | Active | ? |
Specifications
Notes | ||
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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 |
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![]() | Active | ? |
Specifications
Notes | ||
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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 |
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![]() | Active | ? |
Specifications
Notes | ||
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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
"Due to rapid deployment, launch, guidance and interaction, Lancet-E is extremely effective in counterbattery warfare," Rosoboronexport said BAKU, September 25.

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

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

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.
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.
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

The Lancet drone manufactured by ZALA Aero (part of the Kalashnikov Group) is outfitted with several targeting systems based on coordinates, optoelectronics and combined
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
The combat drone "Lancet" has built-in anti-laser protection, so even the latest laser weapons do not threaten it.
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,
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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