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CH-4 Rainbow vs IAI Heron

CH-4 Rainbow vs IAI Heron at a glance — top speed 435 vs 207 km/h, range 250 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,330 vs 1,270 kg.

CASC CH-4 Rainbow military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 CH-4 Rainbow
IAI Heron military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Heron
Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow IAI Heron
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC IAI
First flight 1 January 2010 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2011 2005
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million $9.5 million
Wingspan 18.0 m 16.6 m
Length 8.5 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 207 km/h
Operational range 250 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 1,270 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or IAI Heron?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 228 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or IAI Heron?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the IAI Heron's 1,270 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the CH-4 Rainbow at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 6 years before the CH-4 Rainbow which entered service in 2011.