CH-7 Rainbow vs GJ-11 Sharp Sword
| 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 | $-- million |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for precision strike and reconnaissance missions by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu |
| First flight | 21 November 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 920 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.7 m |
| Length | 12.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-7 Rainbow or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 920 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-7 Rainbow or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-7 Rainbow or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is larger, the CH-7 Rainbow or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-7 Rainbow or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword entered service first in 2021, 1 years before the CH-7 Rainbow which entered service in 2022.