CH-4 Rainbow vs Orlan-10
The CH-4 Rainbow and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and Special Technology Center respectively. The CH-4 Rainbow reaches 435 km/h — 2.9x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The CH-4 Rainbow has an operational range of 250 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The CH-4 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 1,330 kg MTOW, the CH-4 Rainbow is 83:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg. Unit cost is $2M for the CH-4 Rainbow vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10. The CH-4 Rainbow first flew 1 years before the Orlan-10 (2010 vs 2011).
| 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 |
| Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Special Technology Center |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
| Wingspan | 18.0 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 | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 110 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a longer range at 250 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The CH-4 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 0 years before the CH-4 Rainbow which entered service in 2011.