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CH-4B Rainbow
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The CH-4B (Cai Hong-4B) is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) combat UAV developed by CASC. It bears visual similarity to the American MQ-9 Reaper and is capable of both reconnaissance and strike missions. Algeria acquired CH-4B drones as part of its modernization of unmanned capabilities, using them for border patrol, surveillance, and precision strike operations.
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CH-4B Rainbow - CASC (China Aerospace Science & Technology)
VENTAJAS
- Cost-effective compared to Western MALE UAVs
- Long endurance for extended surveillance and patrol
- Multiple hardpoints for flexible weapons loads
- No ITAR restrictions limiting export or use
- Proven in combat operations by multiple operators
DESVENTAJAS
- Less capable sensors than Predator/Reaper class
- Limited satcom capability restricts over-horizon operations
- Ground control station requires significant personnel training
- Maintenance support dependent on Chinese technical assistance
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW0 (Unmanned)
RANGE3,500 Km
LENGTH8.5 M
WEIGHT1,330 Kg MTOW
CEILING30,000 Ft
PAYLOAD345 Kg
ARMAMENTAR-1 Anti-Tank Missiles, FT-5 Small Diameter Bombs, LD-10 Anti-Radiation Missiles
WINGSPAN18 M
ENDURANCE40 Hours
MAX SPEED235 Km/H
FAMILIA DE ARMAS2 VARIANTES
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SIGN INIslamabadFalconMarshal of the Air Force
57d ago
Electronic warfare suite depth is what separates this from comparable platforms in its class.
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