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CH-5 Rainbow vs CH-95 Rainbow

CH-5 Rainbow vs CH-95 Rainbow at a glance — top speed 480 vs 280 km/h, range 2,000 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 1,100 kg.

Specifications
CH-5 Rainbow CH-95 Rainbow
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC CASC
First flight 1 August 2015 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2015 2023
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $8 million $2 million
Wingspan 21.0 m 20.5 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length -- m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 480 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg 1,100 kg
Empty weight 2,225 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the CH-95 Rainbow's 280 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-95 Rainbow has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the CH-95 Rainbow's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the CH-95 Rainbow's 1,100 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-95 Rainbow is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the CH-95 Rainbow at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 8 years before the CH-95 Rainbow which entered service in 2023.