CH-7 Rainbow vs ScanEagle
Overview
The CH-7 Rainbow and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and Boeing Insitu respectively.
The CH-7 Rainbow reaches 920 km/h — 6.2x the ScanEagle's 148 km/h. The CH-7 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The CH-7 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 5,944 m for the ScanEagle.
The ScanEagle first flew 19 years before the CH-7 Rainbow (2000 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 unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg |
| Empty weight | 13 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-7 Rainbow or ScanEagle?
The CH-7 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 772 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-7 Rainbow or ScanEagle?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-7 Rainbow or ScanEagle?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the ScanEagle's 5,944 meters (19,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-7 Rainbow or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-7 Rainbow or ScanEagle?
The CH-7 Rainbow is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-7 Rainbow or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 17 years before the CH-7 Rainbow which entered service in 2022.