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ZALA Lancet-1

Loitering munition unmanned aerial vehicleFielded 2016Pending verification
Air ForcesRUS
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System
TypeLoitering munition unmanned aerial vehicle
Date of introduction2016
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
ManufacturerKalashnikov concern and ZALA AERO GROUPMed[1]
GuidanceThe Lancet has been fitted with a TV guidance unit that allows an operator to control the munition even on the terminal stage of flight.; The new munition features an optical-electronic guidance unit and can be pre-programmed before the flight.Med[1]
Flight performance
Speed80–110 km/h50–68 mph · 43–59 ktMed[1]
Range40 km25 mi · 22 nmiMed[1]
Endurance40 minMed[1]
Armament and payload
Payload-1 kg-2 lbMed[1]
ArmamentThe Lancets in combat configuration could be fitted with high-explosive (HE) or HE-fragmentation warheads. The weapon seems to be the first known Russian-designed loitering munition.Med[1]
Variants
LANCET-3Loitering munition ZALA LANCET-3 is equipped with several aiming systems: coordinate, electro-optical and combined systems. Also the unmanned vehicle has a video communication channel that broadcasts target image to confirm the target engagement.[1]
Summary

The Zala Lancet 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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ArmeniaAzerbaijanRussia
Sources
  1. ZALA Lancet-1 Russian Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import