CH-4 Rainbow vs Hermes 900

Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, significant for deployments in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, utilized extensively for surveillance and strike missions.
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC
First flight 1 January 2010
Year of introduction 2011
Number produced units
Average unit price $2 million
Israeli larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance.
Picture of Hermes 900
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Israel
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit
First flight 9 December 2009
Year of introduction 2012
Number produced 200 units
Average unit price $6.8 million
Wingspan 18.0 m โ—‰
Length 8.5 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 235 km/h โ—‰
Operational range 250 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,330 kg โ—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x None โ—‰
Wingspan 15.0 m โ—‰
Length 8.3 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 220 km/h โ—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 9,100 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW โ—‰

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