CH-7 Rainbow vs Tu-143 Reys
Overview
The CH-7 Rainbow and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and Tupolev respectively.
Top speed is 920 km/h for the CH-7 Rainbow vs 950 km/h for the Tu-143 Reys. The CH-7 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The CH-7 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys.
The Tu-143 Reys first flew 49 years before the CH-7 Rainbow (1970 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 | -- |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 920 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-7 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 920 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-7 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-7 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-7 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-7 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The CH-7 Rainbow is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-7 Rainbow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 46 years before the CH-7 Rainbow which entered service in 2022.