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CH-5 Rainbow vs Eitan (Heron TP)

CH-5 Rainbow vs Eitan (Heron TP) at a glance — top speed 480 vs 407 km/h, range 2,000 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 5,670 kg.

Specifications
CH-5 Rainbow Eitan (Heron TP)
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC IAI
First flight 1 August 2015 1 January 2004
Year introduced 2015 2010
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $8 million --
Wingspan 21.0 m 26.0 m
Length -- m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 480 km/h 407 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,225 kg 4,650 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 407 km/h, a difference of 73 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 3,300 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The Eitan (Heron TP) entered service first in 2010, 5 years before the CH-5 Rainbow which entered service in 2015.