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CH-5 Rainbow vs TAI Aksungur

CH-5 Rainbow vs TAI Aksungur at a glance — top speed 480 vs 250 km/h, range 2,000 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 3,300 kg.

Specifications
CH-5 Rainbow TAI Aksungur
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC TAI
First flight 1 August 2015 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2015 2021
Number produced N/A 12 units
Average unit price $8 million $17.5 million
Wingspan 21.0 m 24.2 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length -- m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 480 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg 3,300 kg
Empty weight 2,225 kg 1,800 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or TAI Aksungur?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the TAI Aksungur's 250 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or TAI Aksungur?
Both the CH-5 Rainbow and TAI Aksungur have a maximum takeoff weight of 3,300 kg.
Which is more expensive, the CH-5 Rainbow or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the CH-5 Rainbow at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or TAI Aksungur?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 6 years before the TAI Aksungur which entered service in 2021.