CH-4 Rainbow vs Shahpar-II
Overview
The CH-4 Rainbow and the Shahpar-II are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and GIDS respectively.
Top speed is 435 km/h for the CH-4 Rainbow vs 220 km/h for the Shahpar-II. The CH-4 Rainbow has an operational range of 250 km vs 1,500 km for the Shahpar-II. The CH-4 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,010 m for the Shahpar-II.
| 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 |
| Pakistani unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, deployed in regional military conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | GIDS |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 1,600 kg |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,010 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,075 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or Shahpar-II?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Shahpar-II's 220 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or Shahpar-II?
The Shahpar-II has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or Shahpar-II?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Shahpar-II's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or Shahpar-II?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the Shahpar-II's 1,075 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or Shahpar-II?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Shahpar-II's 8.0 meters.