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ZALA 421-20
Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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ZALA421-20

Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Russia
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ZALA421-20

ZALA 421-20
ZALA 421-20 Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
55
Endurance
60
Operating Altitude
50
Range
45
Data-Link
50
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
55
Autonomy
58
Technology
52
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
53
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
182/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
55
Endurance
60
Operating Altitude
50
Range
45
Data-Link
50
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
55
Autonomy
58
Technology
52
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
ZALA 421-20
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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53
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • UAV ClassSmall Tactical UAV
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • Primary RoleIntelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
◈Airframe2MOD.2
  • Wingspan2 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight7 kg
▣Powerplant2MOD.2
◇Performance5MOD.5
  • Top Speed110 km/h
  • Cruise Speed80 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,000 m
  • Range50 km
  • Endurance6
◆Payload & Sensors1MOD.1
▤Control & Autonomy1MOD.1
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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