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CH-4 Rainbow vs CH-7 Rainbow

CH-4 Rainbow vs CH-7 Rainbow at a glance — top speed 435 vs 920 km/h, range 250 vs 2,000 km.

CASC CH-4 Rainbow military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 CH-4 Rainbow
CASC CH-7 Rainbow military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 CH-7 Rainbow
Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow CH-7 Rainbow
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC CASC
First flight 1 January 2010 1 January 2019
Year introduced 2011 2022
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 18.0 m 22.0 m
Length 8.5 m 10.0 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 250 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-7 Rainbow?
The CH-7 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 435 km/h, a difference of 485 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-7 Rainbow?
The CH-7 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-7 Rainbow?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-7 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-7 Rainbow?
The CH-7 Rainbow is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-7 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 11 years before the CH-7 Rainbow which entered service in 2022.