CH-5 Rainbow vs MQ-9 Reaper
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 | units |
Average unit price | $5 million |
American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century. | |
Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Drones |
Manufacturer | General Atomics |
First flight | 1 February 2001 |
Year introduced | 2007 |
Number produced | 300 units |
Average unit price | $30 million |
Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
Length | -- m |
Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 3,300 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | -- kg |