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CH-5 Rainbow vs ZALA Lancet

CH-5 Rainbow vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 480 vs 300 km/h, range 2,000 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 12 kg.

Specifications
CH-5 Rainbow ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC ZALA Aero
First flight 1 August 2015 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2015 2020
Number produced N/A 6000 units
Average unit price $8 million $37K
Wingspan 21.0 m 2.4 m
Length -- m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 480 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 40 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 2,225 kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is longer at 1.7 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-5 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-5 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the ZALA Lancet at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 5 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.