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CH-4 Rainbow vs Orlan-10

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Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow Orlan-10
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC STC
First flight 1 January 2010 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2011 2011
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $2 million $50K
Wingspan 18.0 m 3.1 m
Length 8.5 m 2.0 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 250 km 110 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 16 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg 9 kg
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Overview

The CH-4 Rainbow and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and STC 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).

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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.