CH-4 Rainbow vs MQM-107 Streaker
Overview
The CH-4 Rainbow and the MQM-107 Streaker are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and Beechcraft respectively.
The MQM-107 Streaker reaches 925 km/h — 2.1x the CH-4 Rainbow's 435 km/h. The MQM-107 Streaker operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 7,620 m for the CH-4 Rainbow. At 1,330 kg MTOW, the CH-4 Rainbow is 2.0x the MQM-107 Streaker's 664 kg.
The MQM-107 Streaker first flew 36 years before the CH-4 Rainbow (1974 vs 2010).
| 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 | N/A |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| American reusable turbojet-powered target towing drone, introduced in the mid-1980s, used by the United States military for testing and training. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 2236 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 435 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 250 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,330 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,600 kg |
| Wingspan | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Length | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 925 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,192 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 664 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or MQM-107 Streaker?
The MQM-107 Streaker is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 435 km/h, a difference of 490 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or MQM-107 Streaker?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a longer range at 250 km compared to the MQM-107 Streaker's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or MQM-107 Streaker?
The MQM-107 Streaker has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or MQM-107 Streaker?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the MQM-107 Streaker's 664 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or MQM-107 Streaker?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the MQM-107 Streaker's 5.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or MQM-107 Streaker?
The MQM-107 Streaker entered service first in 1984, 27 years before the CH-4 Rainbow which entered service in 2011.