CH-5 Rainbow vs Tu-143 Reys
The CH-5 Rainbow and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and Tupolev respectively. Top speed is 480 km/h for the CH-5 Rainbow vs 950 km/h for the Tu-143 Reys. The CH-5 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The CH-5 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. At 3,300 kg MTOW, the CH-5 Rainbow is 2.7x the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg. The Tu-143 Reys first flew 45 years before the CH-5 Rainbow (1970 vs 2015).
| 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 |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 480 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,300 kg â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Length | 8.1 m |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 480 km/h, a difference of 470 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 39 years before the CH-5 Rainbow which entered service in 2015.