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CH-5 Rainbow vs FlyEye

CH-5 Rainbow vs FlyEye at a glance — top speed 480 vs 120 km/h, range 2,000 vs 80 km.

Specifications
CH-5 Rainbow FlyEye
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC WB Group
First flight 1 August 2015 14 June 2010
Year introduced 2015 2010
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wingspan 21.0 m 3.6 m
Length -- m 1.8 m
Maximum speed 480 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 80 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,225 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or FlyEye?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the FlyEye's 120 km/h, a difference of 360 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or FlyEye?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the FlyEye's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or FlyEye?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the FlyEye's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or FlyEye?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the FlyEye's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or FlyEye?
The FlyEye is longer at 1.8 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or FlyEye?
The FlyEye entered service first in 2010, 5 years before the CH-5 Rainbow which entered service in 2015.