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CH-92 Rainbow vs Switchblade 300

CH-92 Rainbow vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 200 vs 160 km/h, max takeoff weight 300 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
CH-92 Rainbow Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2012 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2014 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wingspan 9.0 m -- m
Height 1.6 m -- m
Length 4.1 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range -- km 10 km
Service ceiling 5,980 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 300 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-92 Rainbow or Switchblade 300?
The CH-92 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-92 Rainbow or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 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 Switchblade 300?
The CH-92 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 5,980 meters (19,619 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-92 Rainbow or Switchblade 300?
The CH-92 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 300 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-92 Rainbow or Switchblade 300?
The CH-92 Rainbow is longer at 4.1 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-92 Rainbow or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 3 years before the CH-92 Rainbow which entered service in 2014.