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CH-92 Rainbow vs RQ-11 Raven

CH-92 Rainbow vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 200 vs 95 km/h, max takeoff weight 300 vs 2 kg.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
CH-92 Rainbow RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2012 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2014 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $170K
Wingspan 9.0 m 1.4 m
Height 1.6 m -- m
Length 4.1 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range -- km 10 km
Service ceiling 5,980 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 300 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-92 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The CH-92 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-92 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-92 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The CH-92 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 5,980 meters (19,619 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-92 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The CH-92 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 300 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-92 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The CH-92 Rainbow is longer at 4.1 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-92 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The CH-92 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-92 Rainbow or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 11 years before the CH-92 Rainbow which entered service in 2014.