CH-4
CH-4
Reconnaissance & Strike Drones
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
CH-4
Designation
CH-4
Alternate Designation
Caihong-4, CH-4B Rainbow
Equipment Type
Reconnaissance & Strike Drones
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science & Technology Corporation CASC
Date of Introduction
2015
Description
The Caihong-4, CH-4, is a long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) featuring a battery life of 40 hours. The aircraft has been designed to perform both reconnaissance and strike missions releasing guided bombs and missiles. Externally it is similar to the very Pterosaur air vehicle with V-shaped tail, long wingspan and tail propeller but with a re-designed nose. The first pictures of this UAV appeared in 2013. The CH-4 was displayed publicly for the first time during the China Airshow in November 2014.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
0
Max Speed
230.0 km/h
Wingspan
10.00 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Reconnaissance & Strike Drones
Status
Active
Also Known As
Caihong-4, CH-4B Rainbow
Origin
China
Contractor
China Aerospace Science & Technology Corporation CASC
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2015
First Flight
2013
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Engines
1
Propeller Blades
3
Dimensions — Wingspan
10 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
1,330 kilogram
Mass — Payload
350 kilogram
Speed — Cruise Speed
180 kph
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
230 kph
Time — Flight Endurance
40 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: AR-1 (2)
Item 2
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: HJ-10 (2)
Item 3
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: LJ-7 (2)
Item 4
Bombs: FT-5 (2)
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003070
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
10 m
Height
—
Weight
1330 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Operators (10)
China
Pakistan
Algeria
Egypt
Iraq
Jordan
Myanmar
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
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