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CH-4 Rainbow vs Yabhon United 40

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Specifications
CH-4 Rainbow Yabhon United 40
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC ADASI
First flight 1 January 2010 1 January 2012
Year introduced 2011 2013
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 18.0 m 20.0 m
Length 8.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 250 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 1,600 kg 520 kg
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Overview

The CH-4 Rainbow and the Yabhon United 40 are both Military Drones, manufactured by CASC and ADASI respectively.

Top speed is 435 km/h for the CH-4 Rainbow vs 220 km/h for the Yabhon United 40. The CH-4 Rainbow has an operational range of 250 km vs 2,400 km for the Yabhon United 40. The CH-4 Rainbow operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,000 m for the Yabhon United 40.

The CH-4 Rainbow first flew 2 years before the Yabhon United 40 (2010 vs 2012).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-4 Rainbow or Yabhon United 40?
The CH-4 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Yabhon United 40's 220 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-4 Rainbow or Yabhon United 40?
The Yabhon United 40 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-4 Rainbow or Yabhon United 40?
The CH-4 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Yabhon United 40's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-4 Rainbow or Yabhon United 40?
The Yabhon United 40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the CH-4 Rainbow's 1,330 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-4 Rainbow or Yabhon United 40?
The CH-4 Rainbow is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Yabhon United 40's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-4 Rainbow or Yabhon United 40?
The CH-4 Rainbow entered service first in 2011, 2 years before the Yabhon United 40 which entered service in 2013.