CH-5 Rainbow vs Wing Loong II
| 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 | None units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 20.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.0 m |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Wing Loong II by Weibo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the Wing Loong II's 370 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 3,300 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-5 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The CH-5 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 3 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.