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CH-4 Rainbow vs FlyEye

CH-4 Rainbow vs FlyEye at a glance — top speed 435 vs 120 km/h, range 250 vs 80 km.

CASC CH-4 Rainbow military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 CH-4 Rainbow
Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow FlyEye
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC WB Group
First flight 1 January 2010 14 June 2010
Year introduced 2011 2010
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 18.0 m 3.6 m
Length 8.5 m 1.8 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range 250 km 80 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 3,000 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 FlyEye?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the FlyEye's 120 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or FlyEye?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a longer range at 250 km compared to the FlyEye's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or FlyEye?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the FlyEye's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or FlyEye?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the FlyEye's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or FlyEye?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the FlyEye's 1.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or FlyEye?
The FlyEye entered service first in 2010, 1 years before the CH-4 Rainbow which entered service in 2011.