MQ-1 Predator vs CH-5 Rainbow
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, operational since 1995, notable for its use in major conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan wars. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drone |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 3 July 1994 |
| Year of introduction | 1995 |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Chinese combat drone extensively deployed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drone |
| Manufacturer | CASC |
| First flight | 1 August 2015 |
| Year of introduction | 2015 |
| Number produced | units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Wingspan | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.2 m |
| Maximum speed | 217 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,020 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 512 kg |
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| 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 |