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CH-4 Rainbow vs Wing Loong I

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Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2010 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2011 2011
Number produced N/A 60 units
Average unit price $2 million $1 million
Wingspan 18.0 m 14.0 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length 8.5 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 250 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 1,100 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg -- kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 75 kW
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Overview

The CH-4 Rainbow and the Wing Loong I are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and Chengdu respectively.

Top speed is 435 km/h for the CH-4 Rainbow vs 280 km/h for the Wing Loong I. The CH-4 Rainbow has an operational range of 250 km vs 4,000 km for the Wing Loong I. The CH-4 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,000 m for the Wing Loong I.

Unit cost is $2M for the CH-4 Rainbow vs $1M for the Wing Loong I. The Wing Loong I first flew 1 years before the CH-4 Rainbow (2009 vs 2010).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Wing Loong I's 280 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Wing Loong I's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the Wing Loong I's 1,100 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The CH-4 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong I at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 0 years before the CH-4 Rainbow which entered service in 2011.