CH-5 Rainbow vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle
CH-5 Rainbow vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle at a glance — top speed 480 vs 309 km/h, range 2,000 vs 370 km, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 1,633 kg.
Specifications
|
CH-5 Rainbow |
MQ-1C Gray Eagle |
| Origin country |
🇨🇳 China |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
CASC |
General Atomics |
| First flight |
1 August 2015 |
1 October 2004 |
| Year introduced |
2015 |
2009 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
204 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
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| Wingspan |
21.0 m |
17.0 m |
| Height |
-- m |
2.1 m |
| Length |
-- m |
8.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
480 km/h |
309 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,000 km |
370 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,000 m |
8,839 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
3,300 kg |
1,633 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,225 kg |
1,318 kg |
| Total thrust |
--
|
1 x 123 kW
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Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 309 km/h, a difference of 171 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 8,839 meters (28,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 1,633 kg.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle entered service first in 2009, 6 years before the CH-5 Rainbow which entered service in 2015.
