CH-5 Rainbow vs TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion

Overview

The CH-5 Rainbow and the TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and Tengden respectively.

The CH-5 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 6,000 km for the TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion. The CH-5 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 8,000 m for the TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion.

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
Chinese medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, used for military reconnaissance and strike operations.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Tengden
First flight --
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wingspan 21.0 m
Height -- 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 2,225 kg
Wingspan 20.0 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 10.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 6,000 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg
Empty weight -- kg

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion's 0 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion?
The TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion?
The TB-001 Twin-tailed Scorpion is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.