CH-7 Rainbow vs Wing Loong II
Overview
The CH-7 Rainbow and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and CAIG / CASC respectively.
The CH-7 Rainbow reaches 920 km/h — 2.5x the Wing Loong II's 370 km/h. The CH-7 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II. The CH-7 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,000 m for the Wing Loong II.
The Wing Loong II first flew 2 years before the CH-7 Rainbow (2017 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 | -- |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 |
| Wingspan | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg |
| Empty weight | 1,500 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-7 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The CH-7 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the Wing Loong II's 370 km/h, a difference of 550 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-7 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-7 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-7 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-7 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-7 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 4 years before the CH-7 Rainbow which entered service in 2022.