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CH-7 Rainbow vs X-47B

CH-7 Rainbow vs X-47B at a glance — top speed 920 vs 1,102 km/h, range 2,000 vs 3,900 km.

Specifications
CH-7 Rainbow X-47B
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2019 4 February 2011
Year introduced 2022 --
Number produced N/A 2 units
Average unit price -- $406.5 million
Wing area -- m² 88.6 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 18.9 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 10.0 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 1102 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 20,185 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13,080 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-7 Rainbow or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 920 km/h, a difference of 182 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-7 Rainbow or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-7 Rainbow or X-47B?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the X-47B's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is larger, the CH-7 Rainbow or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 10.0 meters.