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CH-95 Rainbow vs Wing Loong I

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

Specifications
CH-95 Rainbow Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2009 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2023 2011
Number produced N/A 60 units
Average unit price $2 million $1 million
Wingspan 20.5 m 14.0 m
Height 2.8 m 2.8 m
Length 9.1 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,100 kg 1,100 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-95 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
Both the CH-95 Rainbow and Wing Loong I have a maximum speed of 280 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-95 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
Both the CH-95 Rainbow and Wing Loong I have a range of 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-95 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
Both the CH-95 Rainbow and Wing Loong I have a service ceiling of 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-95 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
Both the CH-95 Rainbow and Wing Loong I have a maximum takeoff weight of 1,100 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-95 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
Both the CH-95 Rainbow and Wing Loong I are 9.1 meters long.
Which is more expensive, the CH-95 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The CH-95 Rainbow is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong I at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-95 Rainbow or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 12 years before the CH-95 Rainbow which entered service in 2023.