CH-4 Rainbow vs Heron
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, significant for deployments in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, utilized extensively for surveillance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CASC |
| First flight | 1 January 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $9.5 million |
| Wingspan | 18.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 435 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 250 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,330 kg â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or Heron?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 228 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or Heron?
The Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or Heron?
The Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or Heron?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the Heron's 1,270 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or Heron?
The Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-4 Rainbow or Heron?
The Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the CH-4 Rainbow at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or Heron?
The Heron entered service first in 2005, 6 years before the CH-4 Rainbow which entered service in 2011.