CH-4 Rainbow vs Shahpar-II

Overview

The CH-4 Rainbow and the Shahpar-II are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and GIDS respectively.

Top speed is 435 km/h for the CH-4 Rainbow vs 220 km/h for the Shahpar-II. The CH-4 Rainbow has an operational range of 250 km vs 1,500 km for the Shahpar-II. The CH-4 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,010 m for the Shahpar-II.

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 N/A
Average unit price $2 million
Pakistani unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, deployed in regional military conflicts.
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer GIDS
First flight --
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wingspan 18.0 m
Length 8.5 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h
Operational range 250 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg
Wingspan 9.5 m
Length 8.0 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,075 kg
Empty weight -- 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.