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CH-7 Rainbow vs GJ-11 Sharp Sword

CH-7 Rainbow vs GJ-11 Sharp Sword at a glance — top speed 920 vs 1,000 km/h, range 2,000 vs 4,000 km.

CASC CH-7 Rainbow military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 CH-7 Rainbow
Specifications
CH-7 Rainbow GJ-11 Sharp Sword
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Hongdu
First flight 1 January 2019 21 November 2013
Year introduced 2022 2021
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 22.0 m 14.4 m
Height -- m 2.7 m
Length 10.0 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 1000 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m -- m
Empty weight -- kg 6,350 kg
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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.