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ZALA Lancet vs Shahed-136: how to tell them apart

Two military drones that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

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ZALA Lancet

Drone, Russia. In service since 2020

What gives it away

Slim loitering munition with two sets of X-shaped wings, one at the front and one at the rear.

Used by

Russia

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Shahed-136

Drone, Iran. In service since 2022

What gives it away

Small delta wing with vertical fins at the wingtips and a propeller at the very back.

Used by

Iran, Russia (as Geran-2)

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