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 | ๐จ๐ณ 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. | |
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Origin country | ๐ฎ๐ฑ 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 |