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CH-4 Rainbow vs FP-1

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Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow FP-1
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Fire Point
First flight 1 January 2010 1 January 2024
Year introduced 2011 2024
Number produced N/A 5000 units
Average unit price $2 million $55K
Wingspan 18.0 m -- m
Length 8.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 435 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 250 km 1,600 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg -- kg
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Overview

The CH-4 Rainbow and the FP-1 are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and Fire Point respectively.

The CH-4 Rainbow has an operational range of 250 km vs 1,600 km for the FP-1.

Unit cost is $2M for the CH-4 Rainbow vs $0.055M for the FP-1. The CH-4 Rainbow first flew 14 years before the FP-1 (2010 vs 2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or FP-1?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the FP-1's 0 km/h, a difference of 435 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or FP-1?
The FP-1 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or FP-1?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the FP-1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or FP-1?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the FP-1's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or FP-1?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the FP-1's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or FP-1?
The CH-4 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or FP-1?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 13 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.