CH-5 Rainbow vs Orlan-10
The CH-5 Rainbow and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and Special Technology Center respectively. The CH-5 Rainbow reaches 480 km/h — 3.2x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The CH-5 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The CH-5 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 3,300 kg MTOW, the CH-5 Rainbow is 206:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg. Unit cost is $8M for the CH-5 Rainbow vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10. The Orlan-10 first flew 4 years before the CH-5 Rainbow (2011 vs 2015).
| 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 reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Special Technology Center |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
| 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 | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.0 m |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 110 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 330 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-5 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The CH-5 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 4 years before the CH-5 Rainbow which entered service in 2015.