CH-5 Rainbow vs Yabhon United 40
| Chinese combat drone extensively deployed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CASC |
| First flight | 1 August 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Emirati medium-altitude long-endurance drone, known for service in Libyan Civil War and ongoing Yemeni conflict since 2011. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | ADASI |
| First flight | 1 January 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m |
| Maximum speed | 480 km/h |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,300 kg â—‰ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 2,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,500 kg â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-5 Rainbow or Yabhon United 40?
The CH-5 Rainbow is faster with a maximum speed of 480 km/h compared to the Yabhon United 40's 0 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-5 Rainbow or Yabhon United 40?
The Yabhon United 40 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the CH-5 Rainbow's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-5 Rainbow or Yabhon United 40?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Yabhon United 40's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-5 Rainbow or Yabhon United 40?
The CH-5 Rainbow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Yabhon United 40's 1,500 kg.
Which entered service first, the CH-5 Rainbow or Yabhon United 40?
The Yabhon United 40 entered service first in 2013, 2 years before the CH-5 Rainbow which entered service in 2015.