CH-7 Rainbow vs Geran-2
Overview
The CH-7 Rainbow and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and IEMZ Kupol respectively.
The CH-7 Rainbow reaches 920 km/h — 5.0x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The CH-7 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2.
| Chinese stealth flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, designed for high-altitude reconnaissance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CASC |
| First flight | 1 January 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Russian-produced version of the Iranian Shahed-136 one-way attack drone, built at the Alabuga (Yelabuga) plant and used at scale against Ukraine since 2022. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | 26000 units |
| Average unit price | $30K |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 920 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-7 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-7 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 735 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-7 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-7 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-7 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-7 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The CH-7 Rainbow is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-7 Rainbow or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 entered service first in 2022, 0 years before the CH-7 Rainbow which entered service in 2022.