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CH-5 Rainbow vs Wing Loong-10

CH-5 Rainbow vs Wing Loong-10 at a glance — top speed 480 vs 620 km/h, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 3,200 kg.

Specifications
CH-5 Rainbow Wing Loong-10
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Chengdu
First flight 1 August 2015 1 January 2014
Year introduced 2015 2016
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $8 million --
Wingspan 21.0 m 20.0 m
Height -- m 3.7 m
Length -- m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 480 km/h 620 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km -- km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 2,225 kg 2,300 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 10 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 480 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or Wing Loong-10?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Wing Loong-10's 3,200 kg.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or Wing Loong-10?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 1 years before the Wing Loong-10 which entered service in 2016.