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CH-5 Rainbow vs KUS-FS

CH-5 Rainbow vs KUS-FS at a glance — top speed 480 vs 360 km/h, range 2,000 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 5,750 kg.

Specifications
CH-5 Rainbow KUS-FS
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC Korean Air
First flight 1 August 2015 1 January 2012
Year introduced 2015 2025
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $8 million --
Wingspan 21.0 m 25.0 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length -- m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 480 km/h 360 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 500 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg 5,750 kg
Empty weight 2,225 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 890 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or KUS-FS?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the KUS-FS's 360 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or KUS-FS?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the KUS-FS's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,750 kg compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 3,300 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-5 Rainbow or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or KUS-FS?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 10 years before the KUS-FS which entered service in 2025.