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CH-5 Rainbow vs FP-1

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Specifications
CH-5 Rainbow FP-1
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Fire Point
First flight 1 August 2015 1 January 2024
Year introduced 2015 2024
Number produced N/A 5000 units
Average unit price $8 million $55K
Wingspan 21.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 480 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 1,600 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,225 kg -- kg
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Overview

The CH-5 Rainbow and the FP-1 are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and Fire Point respectively.

The CH-5 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 1,600 km for the FP-1.

Unit cost is $8M for the CH-5 Rainbow vs $0.055M for the FP-1. The CH-5 Rainbow first flew 9 years before the FP-1 (2015 vs 2024).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or FP-1?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the FP-1's 0 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or FP-1?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the FP-1's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or FP-1?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the FP-1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or FP-1?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the FP-1's 0 kg.
Which is more expensive, the CH-5 Rainbow or FP-1?
The CH-5 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or FP-1?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 9 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.