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CH-5 Rainbow vs CH-92 Rainbow

CH-5 Rainbow vs CH-92 Rainbow at a glance — top speed 480 vs 200 km/h, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 300 kg.

Specifications
CH-5 Rainbow CH-92 Rainbow
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC CASC
First flight 1 August 2015 1 January 2012
Year introduced 2015 2014
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $8 million $1.5 million
Wingspan 21.0 m 9.0 m
Height -- m 1.6 m
Length -- m 4.1 m
Maximum speed 480 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km -- km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 5,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg 300 kg
Empty weight 2,225 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 200 km/h, a difference of 280 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 5,980 meters (19,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 300 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-92 Rainbow is longer at 4.1 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the CH-92 Rainbow at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-92 Rainbow entered service first in 2014, 1 years before the CH-5 Rainbow which entered service in 2015.