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CH-4 Rainbow vs WJ-700

CH-4 Rainbow vs WJ-700 at a glance — top speed 435 vs 700 km/h, max takeoff weight 1,330 vs 3,800 kg.

CASC CH-4 Rainbow military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 CH-4 Rainbow
Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow WJ-700
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC CASIC
First flight 1 January 2010 11 January 2021
Year introduced 2011 2024
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million $40 million
Wingspan 18.0 m 22.0 m
Length 8.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 250 km -- km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 3,800 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 435 km/h, a difference of 265 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a longer range at 250 km compared to the WJ-700's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,800 kg compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 1,330 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the WJ-700's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the CH-4 Rainbow at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 13 years before the WJ-700 which entered service in 2024.