CH-7 Rainbow vs RQ-20 Puma
Overview
The CH-7 Rainbow and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and AeroVironment respectively.
The CH-7 Rainbow reaches 920 km/h — 11:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The CH-7 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The CH-7 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma.
The RQ-20 Puma first flew 12 years before the CH-7 Rainbow (2007 vs 2019).
| 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 | -- |
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $250K |
| 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 |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg |
| Empty weight | 6 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-20 Puma?
The CH-7 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 837 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-20 Puma?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-20 Puma?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-20 Puma?
The CH-7 Rainbow is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-7 Rainbow or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 14 years before the CH-7 Rainbow which entered service in 2022.