CH-5 Rainbow vs Geran-2
Overview
The CH-5 Rainbow and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and IEMZ Kupol respectively.
The CH-5 Rainbow reaches 480 km/h — 2.6x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The CH-5 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2. At 3,300 kg MTOW, the CH-5 Rainbow is 14:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Unit cost is $8M for the CH-5 Rainbow vs $0.03M for the Geran-2.
| Chinese combat drone extensively deployed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CASC |
| First flight | 1 August 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Russian-produced version of the Iranian Shahed-136 one-way attack drone, built at the Alabuga (Yelabuga) plant and used at scale against Ukraine since 2022. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | 26000 units |
| Average unit price | $30K |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 480 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,225 kg |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.5 m |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 295 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-5 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-5 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 7 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.