CH-4 Rainbow vs Tu-143 Reys
The CH-4 Rainbow and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and Tupolev respectively. The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 2.2x the CH-4 Rainbow's 435 km/h. The CH-4 Rainbow has an operational range of 250 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The CH-4 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys first flew 40 years before the CH-4 Rainbow (1970 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 |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 435 km/h, a difference of 515 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a longer range at 250 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 35 years before the CH-4 Rainbow which entered service in 2011.