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CH-7 Rainbow vs Switchblade 300

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Specifications
CH-7 Rainbow Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2019 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2022 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 22.0 m -- m
Length 10.0 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 10 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Overview

The CH-7 Rainbow and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and AeroVironment respectively.

The CH-7 Rainbow reaches 920 km/h — 5.8x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The CH-7 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300.

The Switchblade 300 first flew 8 years before the CH-7 Rainbow (2011 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-7 Rainbow or Switchblade 300?
The CH-7 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 760 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-7 Rainbow or Switchblade 300?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-7 Rainbow or Switchblade 300?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-7 Rainbow or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 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 Switchblade 300?
The CH-7 Rainbow is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-7 Rainbow or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 11 years before the CH-7 Rainbow which entered service in 2022.