Bayraktar TB2 vs CH-5 Rainbow
The Bayraktar TB2 and the CH-5 Rainbow are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and CASC respectively. The CH-5 Rainbow reaches 480 km/h — 2.2x the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h. The Bayraktar TB2 has an operational range of 300 km vs 2,000 km for the CH-5 Rainbow. The CH-5 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 8,239 m for the Bayraktar TB2. At 3,300 kg MTOW, the CH-5 Rainbow is 2.8x the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg. Unit cost is $5M for the Bayraktar TB2 vs $8M for the CH-5 Rainbow. The Bayraktar TB2 first flew 1 years before the CH-5 Rainbow (2014 vs 2015).
| Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 1 August 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Chinese combat drone extensively deployed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CASC |
| First flight | 1 August 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 6.5 m |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,239 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 650 kg |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 480 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-5 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h, a difference of 258 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-5 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-5 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 8,239 meters (27,030 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-5 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-5 Rainbow?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-5 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Bayraktar TB2 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-5 Rainbow?
The Bayraktar TB2 entered service first in 2014, 1 years before the CH-5 Rainbow which entered service in 2015.