CH-5 Rainbow vs CH-7 Rainbow

Chinese combat drone extensively deployed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC
First flight 1 August 2015
Year introduced 2015
Number produced N/A
Average unit price $8 million
Chinese stealth flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, designed for high-altitude reconnaissance and strike missions.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC
First flight 1 January 2019
Year introduced 2022
Number produced N/A
Average unit price $-- million
Wingspan 21.0 m â—‰
Length -- m
Maximum speed 480 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg
Wingspan 22.0 m â—‰
Length 10.0 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-7 Rainbow?
The CH-7 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 480 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-7 Rainbow?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-7 Rainbow?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-7 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-7 Rainbow?
The CH-7 Rainbow is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-7 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 7 years before the CH-7 Rainbow which entered service in 2022.