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CH-4 Rainbow vs CH-92 Rainbow

CH-4 Rainbow vs CH-92 Rainbow at a glance — top speed 435 vs 200 km/h, max takeoff weight 1,330 vs 300 kg.

CASC CH-4 Rainbow military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 CH-4 Rainbow
Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow CH-92 Rainbow
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC CASC
First flight 1 January 2010 1 January 2012
Year introduced 2011 2014
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million $1.5 million
Wingspan 18.0 m 9.0 m
Height -- m 1.6 m
Length 8.5 m 4.1 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 250 km -- km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 300 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 200 km/h, a difference of 235 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a longer range at 250 km compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 5,980 meters (19,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 300 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 4.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the CH-92 Rainbow at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-92 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 3 years before the CH-92 Rainbow which entered service in 2014.