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CH-5 Rainbow vs WJ-700

CH-5 Rainbow vs WJ-700 at a glance — top speed 480 vs 700 km/h, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 3,800 kg.

Specifications
CH-5 Rainbow WJ-700
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC CASIC
First flight 1 August 2015 11 January 2021
Year introduced 2015 2024
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $8 million $40 million
Wingspan 21.0 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 480 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km -- km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg 3,800 kg
Empty weight 2,225 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 480 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the WJ-700's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,800 kg compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 3,300 kg.
Which is more expensive, the CH-5 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the CH-5 Rainbow at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or WJ-700?
The CH-5 Rainbow entered service first in 2015, 9 years before the WJ-700 which entered service in 2024.