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CH-4 Rainbow vs Wing Loong II

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Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2010 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2011 2018
Number produced N/A 100 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wingspan 18.0 m 20.5 m
Length 8.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 250 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg 1,500 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Wing Loong II's 370 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 1,330 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the CH-4 Rainbow at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 7 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.