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CH-4 Rainbow vs CH-5 Rainbow

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Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow CH-5 Rainbow
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC CASC
First flight 1 January 2010 1 August 2015
Year introduced 2011 2015
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million $8 million
Wingspan 18.0 m 21.0 m
Length 8.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 480 km/h
Operational range 250 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 3,300 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg 2,225 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-5 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 435 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-5 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-5 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow 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 CH-4 Rainbow or CH-5 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 1,330 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-5 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-5 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the CH-4 Rainbow at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-5 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 4 years before the CH-5 Rainbow which entered service in 2015.