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CH-92 Rainbow vs Wing Loong II

CH-92 Rainbow vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 200 vs 370 km/h, max takeoff weight 300 vs 4,200 kg.

Chengdu Wing Loong II military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Wing Loong II
Specifications
CH-92 Rainbow Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2012 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2014 2018
Number produced N/A 100 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $2 million
Wingspan 9.0 m 20.5 m
Height 1.6 m -- m
Length 4.1 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range -- km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,980 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 300 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 200 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 5,980 meters (19,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 300 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the CH-92 Rainbow's 4.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II 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-92 Rainbow or Wing Loong II?
The CH-92 Rainbow entered service first in 2014, 4 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.