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CH-92 Rainbow vs Wing Loong I

CH-92 Rainbow vs Wing Loong I at a glance — top speed 200 vs 280 km/h, max takeoff weight 300 vs 1,100 kg.

Specifications
CH-92 Rainbow Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2012 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2014 2011
Number produced N/A 60 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $1 million
Wingspan 9.0 m 14.0 m
Height 1.6 m 2.8 m
Length 4.1 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range -- km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 5,980 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 300 kg 1,100 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 200 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the CH-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The CH-92 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 5,980 meters (19,619 ft) compared to the Wing Loong I's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,100 kg compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 300 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 4.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The CH-92 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong I at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 3 years before the CH-92 Rainbow which entered service in 2014.