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CH-4 Rainbow vs TAI Anka

CH-4 Rainbow vs TAI Anka at a glance — top speed 435 vs 217 km/h, range 250 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,330 vs 1,700 kg.

Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow TAI Anka
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC TAI
First flight 1 January 2010 30 December 2010
Year introduced 2011 2017
Number produced N/A 102 units
Average unit price $2 million $30 million
Wingspan 18.0 m 17.5 m
Length 8.5 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 250 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg 700 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or TAI Anka?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the TAI Anka's 217 km/h, a difference of 218 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 1,330 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the CH-4 Rainbow at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or TAI Anka?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 6 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.