Aarok vs CH-4 Rainbow
| French armed MALE drone, still in prototype stage. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Turgis & Gaillard |
| First flight | 1 January 2023 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $7.5 million |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, significant for deployments in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, utilized extensively for surveillance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CASC |
| First flight | 1 January 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 463 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,500 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 18.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 435 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 250 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,330 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Aarok or CH-4 Rainbow?
The Aarok is faster with a maximum speed of 463 km/h compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 435 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aarok or CH-4 Rainbow?
The Aarok has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aarok or CH-4 Rainbow?
The Aarok has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aarok or CH-4 Rainbow?
The Aarok has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 1,330 kg.
Which is larger, the Aarok or CH-4 Rainbow?
The Aarok is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Aarok or CH-4 Rainbow?
The Aarok is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the CH-4 Rainbow at $2.0 million.