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CH-4 Rainbow vs Garpiya-A1

CH-4 Rainbow vs Garpiya-A1 at a glance — range 250 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,330 vs 300 kg.

Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow Garpiya-A1
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC IEMZ Kupol
First flight 1 January 2010 --
Year introduced 2011 2023
Number produced N/A 2500 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 18.0 m -- m
Length 8.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 435 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 250 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 300 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or Garpiya-A1?
The Garpiya-A1 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or Garpiya-A1?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the Garpiya-A1's 300 kg.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or Garpiya-A1?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 12 years before the Garpiya-A1 which entered service in 2023.