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CH-3 Rainbow vs RQ-11 Raven

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
CH-3 Rainbow RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2007 1 January 2000
Year introduced -- 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price $1 million $170K
Wingspan -- m 1.4 m
Length -- m 0.9 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 95 km/h
Operational range -- km 10 km
Service ceiling -- m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-3 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the CH-3 Rainbow's 0 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-3 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the CH-3 Rainbow's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-3 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the CH-3 Rainbow's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-3 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the CH-3 Rainbow's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-3 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the CH-3 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-3 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The CH-3 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.