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Aarok vs CH-4 Rainbow

Aarok vs CH-4 Rainbow at a glance — top speed 463 vs 435 km/h, range 7,500 vs 250 km, max takeoff weight 5,400 vs 1,330 kg.

Turgis & Gaillard Aarok military drones side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Aarok
CASC CH-4 Rainbow military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 CH-4 Rainbow
Specifications
Aarok CH-4 Rainbow
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Turgis & Gaillard CASC
First flight 1 January 2023 1 January 2010
Year introduced -- 2011
Number produced 1 units N/A
Average unit price $7.5 million $2 million
Wingspan 22.0 m 18.0 m
Length 14.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 463 km/h 435 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 250 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg 1,330 kg
Empty weight 2,500 kg 1,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW --
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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.