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CH-5 Rainbow vs TAI Anka

CH-5 Rainbow vs TAI Anka at a glance — top speed 480 vs 217 km/h, range 2,000 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 1,700 kg.

Specifications
CH-5 Rainbow TAI Anka
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC TAI
First flight 1 August 2015 30 December 2010
Year introduced 2015 2017
Number produced N/A 102 units
Average unit price $8 million $30 million
Wingspan 21.0 m 17.5 m
Length -- m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 480 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 2,225 kg 700 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or TAI Anka?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the TAI Anka's 217 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka 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 TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or TAI Anka?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the TAI Anka's 1,700 kg.
Which is more expensive, the CH-5 Rainbow or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the CH-5 Rainbow at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or TAI Anka?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 2 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.