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CH-4 Rainbow vs CH-95 Rainbow

CH-4 Rainbow vs CH-95 Rainbow at a glance — top speed 435 vs 280 km/h, range 250 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,330 vs 1,100 kg.

CASC CH-4 Rainbow military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 CH-4 Rainbow
Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow CH-95 Rainbow
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC CASC
First flight 1 January 2010 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2011 2023
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wingspan 18.0 m 20.5 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length 8.5 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 250 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 1,100 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the CH-95 Rainbow's 280 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-95 Rainbow has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the CH-95 Rainbow's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the CH-95 Rainbow's 1,100 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-95 Rainbow is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-95 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the CH-4 Rainbow at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or CH-95 Rainbow?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 12 years before the CH-95 Rainbow which entered service in 2023.