CH-4 Rainbow vs Hermes 900
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, significant for deployments in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, utilized extensively for surveillance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CASC |
| First flight | 1 January 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 9 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $6.8 million |
| Wingspan | 18.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 435 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 250 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,330 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 160 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or Hermes 900?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Hermes 900's 220 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or Hermes 900?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a longer range at 250 km compared to the Hermes 900's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 1,330 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or Hermes 900?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Hermes 900's 8.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is more expensive at approximately $6.8 million per unit compared to the CH-4 Rainbow at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or Hermes 900?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 1 years before the Hermes 900 which entered service in 2012.