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CH-5 Rainbow vs Sokol Altius

CH-5 Rainbow vs Sokol Altius at a glance — top speed 480 vs 350 km/h, range 2,000 vs 10,000 km, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 6,000 kg.

Specifications
CH-5 Rainbow Sokol Altius
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC OKB Sokol
First flight 1 August 2015 20 August 2019
Year introduced 2015 2021
Number produced N/A 3 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wingspan 21.0 m 28.5 m
Length -- m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 480 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg 6,000 kg
Empty weight 2,225 kg 6,000 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or Sokol Altius?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the Sokol Altius's 350 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 3,300 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or Sokol Altius?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 6 years before the Sokol Altius which entered service in 2021.