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CH-7 Rainbow vs RQ-170 Sentinel

CASC CH-7 Rainbow military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 CH-7 Rainbow
Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
CH-7 Rainbow RQ-170 Sentinel
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Lockheed Martin
First flight 1 January 2019 1 January 2005
Year introduced 2022 2007
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wingspan 22.0 m 20.0 m
Length 10.0 m 4.8 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 2,000 km -- km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 15,240 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The CH-7 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km/h, a difference of 920 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is larger, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The CH-7 Rainbow is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 4.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel entered service first in 2007, 15 years before the CH-7 Rainbow which entered service in 2022.