CH-5 Rainbow vs Hermes 900

Chinese combat drone extensively deployed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions.
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer CASC
First flight 1 August 2015
Year of introduction 2015
Number produced units
Average unit price $5 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 21.0 m โ—‰
Length -- m
Maximum speed 300 km/h โ—‰
Operational range 2,000 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg โ—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x None โ—‰
Wingspan 15.0 m โ—‰
Length 8.3 m
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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