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CH-7 Rainbow vs RQ-11 Raven

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Specifications
CH-7 Rainbow RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2019 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2022 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 22.0 m 1.4 m
Length 10.0 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 10 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Overview

The CH-7 Rainbow and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and AeroVironment respectively.

The CH-7 Rainbow reaches 920 km/h — 9.7x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The CH-7 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The CH-7 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven.

The RQ-11 Raven first flew 19 years before the CH-7 Rainbow (2000 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The CH-7 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 825 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The CH-7 Rainbow is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 19 years before the CH-7 Rainbow which entered service in 2022.