CH-5 Rainbow vs Shahed 136
CH-5 Rainbow vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 480 vs 185 km/h, range 2,000 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 200 kg.
Specifications
|
CH-5 Rainbow |
Shahed 136 |
| Origin country |
🇨🇳 China |
🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
CASC |
HESA |
| First flight |
1 August 2015 |
1 January 2021 |
| Year introduced |
2015 |
2021 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
26000 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
$193K |
| Wingspan |
21.0 m |
2.5 m |
| Length |
-- m |
3.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
480 km/h |
185 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,000 km |
2,500 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,000 m |
4,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
3,300 kg |
200 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,225 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
--
|
1 x 37 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or Shahed 136?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 295 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 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 Shahed 136?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or Shahed 136?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 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 Shahed 136?
The CH-5 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or Shahed 136?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 6 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.
