Bayraktar TB2 vs CH-4 Rainbow
| Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya. | |
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| 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 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 | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,239 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 650 kg |
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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 |
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Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-4 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h, a difference of 213 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-4 Rainbow?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-4 Rainbow?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-4 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-4 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-4 Rainbow?
The Bayraktar TB2 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the CH-4 Rainbow at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or CH-4 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 3 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.