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ZALA Lancet-3

Loitering munition · ZALA Aero (Kalashnikov Concern) · RU

Russian loitering munition used extensively in the war in Ukraine, pairing an electro-optical seeker with a datalink for man-in-the-loop terminal guidance. The larger Izdeliye-52/53 variants extend range and warhead weight.

Specifications

Performance

ZALA Lancet-3 — Performance
Specification	Value
Range	40-70 km (variant dependent)
Endurance	40 min
Max speed	110 km/h cruise, 300 km/h dive

ZALA Lancet-3 — Mass & payload
Specification	Value
MTOW	12 kg
Warhead	3 kg

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ZALA Lancet-3 vs Switchblade 600

The two most documented anti-armor loitering munitions of the current era face each other operationally in Ukraine. Their contrasting design choices — tube-launched portability against rail-launched endurance — define the tactical trade space for the whole class.

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