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CH-92 Rainbow vs Shahed 136

CH-92 Rainbow vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 200 vs 185 km/h, max takeoff weight 300 vs 200 kg.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
CH-92 Rainbow Shahed 136
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC HESA
First flight 1 January 2012 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2014 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $193K
Wingspan 9.0 m 2.5 m
Height 1.6 m -- m
Length 4.1 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range -- km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 5,980 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 300 kg 200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-92 Rainbow or Shahed 136?
The CH-92 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-92 Rainbow or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-92 Rainbow or Shahed 136?
The CH-92 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 5,980 meters (19,619 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-92 Rainbow or Shahed 136?
The CH-92 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 300 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-92 Rainbow or Shahed 136?
The CH-92 Rainbow is longer at 4.1 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-92 Rainbow or Shahed 136?
The CH-92 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-92 Rainbow or Shahed 136?
The CH-92 Rainbow entered service first in 2014, 7 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.