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CH-4 Rainbow vs Geran-2

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Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow Geran-2
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC IEMZ Kupol
First flight 1 January 2010 --
Year introduced 2011 2022
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price $2 million $30K
Wingspan 18.0 m 2.5 m
Length 8.5 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 250 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 240 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg -- kg
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Overview

The CH-4 Rainbow and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and IEMZ Kupol respectively.

The CH-4 Rainbow reaches 435 km/h — 2.4x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The CH-4 Rainbow has an operational range of 250 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2. At 1,330 kg MTOW, the CH-4 Rainbow is 5.5x the Geran-2's 240 kg.

Unit cost is $2M for the CH-4 Rainbow vs $0.03M for the Geran-2.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-4 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 11 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.