CH-7 Rainbow vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The CH-7 Rainbow and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and ZALA Aero respectively.
The CH-7 Rainbow reaches 920 km/h — 3.1x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The CH-7 Rainbow has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The CH-7 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet.
| 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 | -- |
| Russian loitering munition and unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, utilized for reconnaissance and precision strike operations in modern conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | ZALA Aero |
| First flight | 1 June 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 6000 units |
| Average unit price | $37K |
| 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 | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 40 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12 kg |
| Empty weight | 5 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-7 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-7 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 620 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-7 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-7 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-7 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-7 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12 kg compared to the CH-7 Rainbow's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-7 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The CH-7 Rainbow is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-7 Rainbow or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet entered service first in 2020, 2 years before the CH-7 Rainbow which entered service in 2022.