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CH-7 Rainbow vs Wing Loong II

CH-7 Rainbow vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 920 vs 370 km/h, range 2,000 vs 1,000 km.

CASC CH-7 Rainbow military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 CH-7 Rainbow
Chengdu Wing Loong II military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Wing Loong II
Specifications
CH-7 Rainbow Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2019 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2022 2018
Number produced N/A 100 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 22.0 m 20.5 m
Length 10.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight -- kg 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.