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CH-4 Rainbow vs Shahpar-II

CH-4 Rainbow vs Shahpar-II at a glance — top speed 435 vs 220 km/h, range 250 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,330 vs 1,075 kg.

CASC CH-4 Rainbow military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 CH-4 Rainbow
Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow Shahpar-II
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC GIDS
First flight 1 January 2010 --
Year introduced 2011 --
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 18.0 m 9.5 m
Length 8.5 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 250 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 1,075 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or Shahpar-II?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Shahpar-II's 220 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or Shahpar-II?
The Shahpar-II has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or Shahpar-II?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Shahpar-II's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or Shahpar-II?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,330 kg compared to the Shahpar-II's 1,075 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or Shahpar-II?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Shahpar-II's 8.0 meters.