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[[File:CH-4 UAV.jpeg|thumb|right|CH-4B UAV of Algerian Army]] 
'''CASC Rainbow''' ('''''Cai Hong''''', abbreviated as '''CH''') is a series of [[Engineering:Unmanned aerial vehicle|unmanned aerial vehicle]]s (UAVs) developed by the China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics, an entity under the [[Company:China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation|China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation]] (CASC). The China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics is also known as the  11th Academy of CASC,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://today.hit.edu.cn/uploadfiles/2013/7-11/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E8%88%AA%E5%A4%A9%E7%A7%91%E6%8A%80%E9%9B%86%E5%9B%A2%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E7%AC%AC%E5%8D%81%E4%B8%80%E7%A0%94%E7%A9%B6%E9%99%A2.pdf|date=August 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821000502/http://today.hit.edu.cn/uploadfiles/2013/7-11/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E8%88%AA%E5%A4%A9%E7%A7%91%E6%8A%80%E9%9B%86%E5%9B%A2%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E7%AC%AC%E5%8D%81%E4%B8%80%E7%A0%94%E7%A9%B6%E9%99%A2.pdf|archive-date=2014-08-21}}</ref> or 701st Research Institute.

== Comparison ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Comparison of Chinese military UAVs<ref>https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-04/21/content_24710359.htm</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA1Szsicm-0</ref><ref>https://chinapower.csis.org/china-drones-unmanned-technology/</ref>
|-
! Variant
!Armaments
! Takeoff weight 
! Maximum cruise speed
! Operational endurance
|-
 |CH-1
|No
 | 220 kg
 | 140 km/h
 | 6 hours
|-
 |CH-2
|No
 | 220 kg
 | 160 km/h
 | 8 hours
|-
 |CH-3
|Yes, 80 kg
 | 650 kg
 | 220 km/h
 | 12 hours
|-
 |CH-4
|Yes, 345 kg
 | 1330 kg
 | 180 km/h
 | 30 hours for recon / 12 hours for strike
|-
 |CH-5
|Yes, 1000 kg
 | 3300 kg
 | 220 km/h
 | 60 hours for recon / 30 hours with 8 AR-1 missiles
|-
 |GJ-1 (Wing Loong I)
 | Yes, 200 kg
 | 1100 kg
 | 280 km/h
 | 20 hours
|-
 |GJ-2 (Wing Loong II)
 | Yes, 480 kg
 | 4200 kg
 | 370 km/h
 | 32 hours / 20 hours at max speed
|-
 | Wing Loong-10
 | Yes, 400 kg
 | 3200 kg
 | 370 km/h
 | 32 hours
|-
|}

==Variants==
===CH-1===
CH-1 is the first of the Rainbow (CH) series UAVs. The general designer was Mr. Shi Wen (石文), who is also the general designer of CH-2, the successor of CH-1, CASC PW-1, the derivative of CH-1, and CASC PW-2, the derivative of CH-2. The CH-1 program began in 2000, and its success resulted in the establishment of the UAV program that led to other designs that followed. The CH-1 is mainly intended for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.<ref name="CH">{{cite web | url=http://military.people.com.cn/n/2012/1112/c1011-19555163.html | title=Rainbow (CH) UAVs | access-date=2012-11-12 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127164533/http://military.people.com.cn/n/2012/1112/c1011-19555163.html | archive-date=2013-01-27 | url-status=dead }}</ref> 

'''Specification:'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.htanwang.com/productview.aspx?id=30 |title=CH-1 |access-date=2013-11-21 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131121041306/http://www.htanwang.com/productview.aspx?id=30 |archive-date=2013-11-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*Wingspan (m): 4.4
*Length (m): 3.75
*Height (m): 0.87
*Weight (kg): 40
*Payload (kg): 4.5
*Fuel (kg): 26
*Max speed (km/h): 170
*Cruise speed (km/h): 120 – 150
*Normal radius (km): > 100
*Normal operating altitude (km): 1 – 3
*Ceiling (km): 4.6
*Max range (km): 740 @ 1&nbsp;km altitude and 124&nbsp;km/h speed
*Endurance (h): 6
*Rate of climb (m/s): 4.3
*Turn radius (m): 290
*g overload: - 1.5 to 3
*Launch: rocket assisted + catapult mounted on vehicle
*Recovery: parachute
*Max wind scale allowed for operation: 5

===CH-2===
CH-2 is the second of the Rainbow (CH) series UAVs and is a development of the earlier CH-1, with identical twin-boom layout.  As for the CH-1, propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven by a [[Engineering:Pusher configuration|pusher engine]] mounted at the rear end of the fuselage, and the UAV is launched via vehicle mounted catapult with rocketed assisted take-off.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://military.people.com.cn/GB/42967/10050115.html |title=CH-2 |access-date=2013-11-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612195334/http://military.people.com.cn/GB/42967/10050115.html |archive-date=2015-06-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cd.qq.com/a/20100701/003864.htm|title=中国无人攻击机曝光 亚洲某国已大批购买_新闻滚动_大成网_腾讯网}}</ref> The CH-2 is mainly intended for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.<ref name="CH"/>

===CH-3===
CH-3 is a fixed wing [[Engineering:Unmanned combat aerial vehicle|unmanned combat aerial vehicle]] (UCAV) of the Rainbow series. The CH-3 adopts an unusual [[Engineering:Canard (aeronautics)|canard]] layout, similar to the Jetcruzer 450 and the [[Engineering:Rutan VariEze|Rutan VariEze]]. This means that the CH-3 lacks centrally located vertical tail, but has large winglets and canards.  Propulsion is provided by a three-blade propeller driven by a pusher engine mounted on [[Engineering:Empennage|empennage]]. The main landing wheels of the tricycle landing gear has fairing to reduce drag.<ref name="CH3&3A"/>

In January, 2015, a CH-3 drone was reported to have crashed in the north of Nigeria.<ref name="CH-3 Negeria Medium">{{cite web |url=https://medium.com/war-is-boring/whose-drone-just-crashed-in-nigeria-c8c55bdf3476 |publisher=Medium |title=It Seems a Chinese Missile Drone Just Crashed in Nigeria |date=28 January 2015}}</ref> It is believed the drone was involved in Nigeria's struggle against the militant group, [[Religion:Boko Haram|Boko Haram]].<ref name="CH-3 Negeria Popsci">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.popsci.com/did-armed-chinese-made-drone-just-crash-nigeria |title=Did An Armed Chinese-Made Drone Just Crash in Nigeria? |magazine=Popular Science |date=28 January 2015}}</ref> China supplied the CH-3 to Nigeria government prior to 2014, along with YC-200 guided bombs and AR-1 air-to-ground missile.<ref name="CH-3 in Nigeria">{{cite web | url=http://www.airforceworld.com/blog/ch3-uav-drone-crashed-in-nigeria/ | title=CH-3 fighting in Nigeria | access-date=2014-12-29 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008044738/http://www.airforceworld.com/blog/ch3-uav-drone-crashed-in-nigeria/ | archive-date=2018-10-08 | url-status=dead }}</ref> In February, 2016, Nigeria announced a successful drone strike in its ongoing war against Boko Haram.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.popsci.com/watch-nigerias-first-confirmed-drone-strike/ | title=Watch Nigeria's First Confirmed Drone Strike | access-date=2019-11-21 }}</ref>

China delivered 12 CH-3 to Myanmar in 2014-2015 to fight rebels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/january_2020_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/myanmar_armed_forces_use_chinese_armed_drones_to_fight_rebels_in_the_country.html|title=Myanmar armed forces use Chinese armed drones to fight rebels in the country &#124; January 2020 Global Defense Security army news industry &#124; Defense Security global news industry army 2020 &#124; Archive News year|website=www.armyrecognition.com}}</ref>
[[Engineering:NESCOM Burraq|NESCOM Burraq]] is thought to be mostly influenced by CH-3.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistani-armed-drone-kills-in-first-attack/ | title='Significant development': Pakistan deploys first homemade drone, kills three militants | date=2015-09-07 | access-date=2019-11-29 }}</ref>

'''Specification:'''<ref name="CH3&3A">{{cite web| url=http://bbs.tiexue.net/post2_3164141_1.html | title=CH 3 & 3A | access-date=2008-11-08 }}</ref>

*Wingspan (m): 8
*Range (km): 960
*Endurance (h): 12
*Payload (kg): 60 – 80
*Ceiling (km): 4

===CH-3A===
CH-3A is the development of CH-3 and share the identical layout. Improvement of CH-3A over CH-3 includes that the maximum payload is increased to more than 100&nbsp;kg, and satellite data link is also incorporated.
CH3A is a multipurpose UAV which can also carry AR 1 laser guided rocket for attacking role. It is also widely rumoured that Myanmar Air Force operates them, and some images have been found.

'''Specification:'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://military.china.com/zh_cn/zh2010/video/news/11088457/20101118/16251181.html |title=CH-3A |access-date=2013-11-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405173044/http://military.china.com/zh_cn/zh2010/video/news/11088457/20101118/16251181.html |archive-date=2013-04-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*Payload (kg): 180 maximum
*Endurance (h): 6 with maximum payload
*Ceiling (Km): 4
*Max Range (km): 960

===CH-4===
Externally, CH-4 looks almost identical to [[Engineering:General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper|General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper]], and the only distinct visual difference between two UAVs is that the ventral fin below the [[Engineering:V-tail|V-tail]] on MQ-9 is absent on CH-4.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://military.people.com.cn/n/2012/1112/c1011-19555163-2.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-11-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216184827/http://military.people.com.cn/n/2012/1112/c1011-19555163-2.html |archive-date=2013-12-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>"Red dawn: Communist China stepping up drone deployment,"''The Washington Times'', March 26, 2013</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | url = http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a22101/chinas-ch-4b-drone-looks-awfully-familiar/ | magazine = Popular Mechanics | date = July 28, 2016 | title = China's CH-4B Drone Looks Awfully Familiar to a U.S. Drone}}</ref> There are two versions, the '''CH-4A''' and '''CH-4B'''. The CH-4A is a reconnaissance drone (capable of a 3500–5000&nbsp;km range and a 30- to 40-hour endurance) while the CH-4B is a mixed attack and reconnaissance system with provisions for 6 weapons and a payload of up to 250 to 345&nbsp;kg.

CH-4 is capable of firing air-to-ground missile from altitude of 5,000 meters (~16,400 feet), therefore the aircraft can stay outside of effective range of most anti-aircraft guns. It also allows CH-4 to be able to fire from a position that provides wider viewing area.<ref name="CH-4 firing from high altitude">{{cite web |url= http://www.airforceworld.com/blog/ch4-uav-drone-missile-attack-details/ |title= CH-4 firing from high altitude |work= AirForceWorld.com |access-date= 2015-05-06 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150502100315/http://www.airforceworld.com/blog/ch4-uav-drone-missile-attack-details/ |archive-date= 2015-05-02 |url-status= dead }}</ref>

Vasiliy Kashin, a China specialist at Moscow's Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, said that The CH-4B UCAV has been exported to Myanmar<ref>{{Cite web|last=United Nations Human Right Office of the High Commissioner|first=OHCHR|date=August 2019|title=Arms and Military Equipment Suppliers to the Tatmadaw|url=https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/FFM-Myanmar/EconomicInterestsMyanmarMilitary/Infographic2_Arms_and_Military_Equipment_Suppliers.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023041726/https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/FFM-Myanmar/EconomicInterestsMyanmarMilitary/Infographic2_Arms_and_Military_Equipment_Suppliers.pdf|archive-date=23 October 2020|website={{wipe|United Nations}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Weinberger (Foreign Policy)|first=Sharon|date=10 May 2018|title=China Has Already Won the Drone Wars|url=https://foreignpolicy.com/2018/05/10/china-trump-middle-east-drone-wars/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023095907/https://foreignpolicy.com/2018/05/10/china-trump-middle-east-drone-wars/|archive-date=22 October 2020}}</ref>,Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Iraq.<ref name="Gulf Defense Market">{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/show-daily/dubai-air-show/2015/11/06/dubai-airshow-china-ucav-drone-market-fighter/74051236/|title=China Again Tries To Pierce Gulf Defense Market|date= 6 November 2015|website=defensenews.com}}</ref><ref name="中国彩虹4B无人机在中东显威 专家却这样说">{{cite news |url= http://club.mil.news.sohu.com/shilin/thread/3mb2owxcbz6 |website= sohu.com |title= 中国彩虹4B无人机在中东显威 专家却这样说 |language= zh |access-date= 2015-11-14 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151117025402/http://club.mil.news.sohu.com/shilin/thread/3mb2owxcbz6 |archive-date= 2015-11-17 |url-status= dead }}</ref> Myanmar is also producing CH-4 UAV under license with the transfer of technology.<ref>{{Cite web|last=United Nations Human Right Office of the High Commissioner|first=OHCHR|date=August 2019|title=Arms and Military Equipment Suppliers to the Tatmadaw|url=https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/FFM-Myanmar/EconomicInterestsMyanmarMilitary/Infographic2_Arms_and_Military_Equipment_Suppliers.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023041726/https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/FFM-Myanmar/EconomicInterestsMyanmarMilitary/Infographic2_Arms_and_Military_Equipment_Suppliers.pdf|archive-date=23 October 2020|website={{wipe|United Nations}}}}</ref>

Iraq has received an unknown number of CH-4B in early 2015, spurred on battlefield reversals in [[Place:Mosul|Mosul]] and [[Place:Ramadi|Ramadi]] to ISIL.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-34510126 |title=China helps Iraq military enter drone era |magazine=BBC |date=12 October 2015}}</ref>

[[Engineering:Saqr (drone)|Saqr-1]] is thought to be mostly influenced by CH-4.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/114144/20170514/saudi-arabia-first-domestic-long-distance-uav-fires-chinese.htm | title=Saudi Arabia's First Domestic Long-distance UAV Fires Only Chinese-made Missiles and Bombs | date=2017-05-14 | access-date=2019-11-29 }}</ref>

'''Specification:'''<ref>{{cite web |title=China May Have Executed Large Order for CH-4 Drones
|url=https://www.defenseworld.net/news/26860/China_May_Have_Executed_Large_Order_for_CH_4_Drones#.X4vAq9tDYzQ |website=Defense World |access-date=18 October 2020}}</ref>
* '''Length:''' {{convert|8.5|m|ft|abbr=on}}
* '''Wing Span:''' {{convert|18|m|ft|abbr=on}}
* '''Max Take Off Weight:''' {{convert|1300|kg|lbs|abbr=on}}
* '''Payload:''' {{convert|345|kg|lbs|abbr=on}}
* '''Endurance:''' 40 hours
* '''Powerplant:''' 1 x 100 Hp engine
* '''Maximum Speed:''' {{convert|235|kn|km/h}}
* '''Cruise Speed:''' {{convert|180|kn|km/h}}

===CH-5===
The CH-5 is the latest UCAV of the Rainbow series, with a wingspan of 21 metres, a payload of 1,000&nbsp;kg, a [[Engineering:Maximum takeoff weight|maximum takeoff weight]] of over 3 tonnes, a service ceiling of 9&nbsp;km, an endurance of up to 60 hours<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/world/chinas-new-ch-5-rainbow-drone-leaves-us-reaper-in-the-dust-lrs6mwb96|title=China's new CH-5 Rainbow drone leaves US Reaper 'in the dust'|last=Fullerton|first=Jamie|date=2017-07-18|work=The Times|access-date=2017-07-18|language=en|url-access=subscription }}</ref> and a range of 10,000&nbsp;km. Thanks to shared data link it can cooperate with CH-3 and CH-4 drones. It conducted its maiden flight in August 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.ifeng.com/a/20150830/44550011_0.shtml|title=国产最大察打一体无人机"彩虹"5号首飞成功|date=2015-08-30|website=Phoenix News|location=China|language=zh|trans-title=China's biggest success with unmanned aerial vehicle "Rainbow" on the 5th flight|access-date=2017-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-11/01/content_27233618.htm|title=Unmanned combat drone to be exported - China - Chinadaily.com.cn|last=杨洁|website=www.chinadaily.com.cn|access-date=2016-11-01}}</ref> and its first airshow flight (in northern Hebei province) in July 2017.<ref name=":0" /> The drone can carry 16 missiles at a single time. There were also plans to extend its range up to 20,000&nbsp;km.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/epaper/2016-11/01/content_27240864.htm|title=Unmanned combat drone to be exported|last=Lei|first=Zhao|date=2016-11-01|website=China Daily|access-date=2017-07-18}}</ref> Chinese officials claimed the CH-5 Rainbow was similar in performance to the US [[Engineering:General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper|MQ-9 Reaper]] and "may come in at less than half the price." Compared to the Garrett TPE331 [[Engineering:Turboprop|turboprop]] engine mounted on the Reaper, CH-5 is equipped with an unidentified turbo-charged piston engine, with less than half the [[Horsepower|horsepower]].  This choice limits the maximum altitude of the CH-5 to 9&nbsp;km compared to the 12–15&nbsp;km of the Reaper, but it also extends CH-5's endurance to 60 hours compared to 14 hour of the Reaper's. Future blocks of CH-5 will be able to stay in the air for up to 120 hours.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://defpost.com/chinas-ch-5-drone-completes-trial-flight/|title=Production variant of China's CH-5 drone completes trial flight|last=Mathew|first=Arun|date=2017-07-16|website=defpost.com|access-date=2017-09-30}}</ref>

===CH-7===
The CH-7 is a [[Engineering:Stealth aircraft|stealthy]] [[Engineering:Flying wing|flying wing]] UCAV similar to the X-47B, with a 22m wingspan and 10m length. It can fly at 920 km/h and at an altitude of 13,000m. Endurance is about 15 hours and its operational radius is 2000 kilometers.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201811/06/WS5be0e888a310eff303286bac.html|title=Stealth drone about to hit world market - Chinadaily.com.cn|website=www.chinadaily.com.cn}}</ref> It can carry antiradiation missiles and standoff weapons.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-steps-up-drone-race-with-stealth-aircraft|title=China steps up drone race with stealth aircraft|date=November 10, 2018|website=The Straits Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/writetake/status/1060779829803462656|title=Here's China's gen-next stealth combat aircraft #CH7 with a wingspan of 22-m and 10-m long. It has a cruise altitude of 10-13 km and is claimed to stay afloat for 15 hours. It can carry ARMs and long-distance PGMs. Maiden flight in 2019, says media reports. #avgeeks #Avgeekspic.twitter.com/vw88PtvfSy|first=Anantha Krishnan|last=M 🇮🇳|date=November 8, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/84303/airshow-china-2018-casc-reveals-stealth-ucav-development|title=Airshow China 2018: CASC reveals stealth UCAV development &#124; Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com}}</ref>  According to its chief designer, "the CH-7 can intercept radar electronic signals, and simultaneously detect, verify and monitor high-value targets, such as hostile command stations, missile launch sites and naval vessels". It is planned to make its maiden flight in 2019 and commence production in 2022.<ref name="auto"/>

===CH-10===
The CH-10 is a [[Engineering:Tiltrotor|tiltrotor]] UAV.<ref>{{Cite web|title=China reveals CH-10 tilt-rotor drone - Headlines, features, photo and videos from ecns.cn{{!}}china{{!}}news{{!}}chinanews{{!}}ecns{{!}}cns|url=http://www.ecns.cn/m/news/military/2018-11-01/detail-ifyzmsck5340099.shtml|access-date=2021-05-10|website=www.ecns.cn}}</ref>

===CH-91===
CH-91 is a fixed-wing UAV in twin-boom layout with inverted v-tail and a pair of skids as landing gear.  Propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven by a pusher engine mounted at the rear end of the fuselage.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://military.people.com.cn/n/2012/1112/c1011-19555163-7.html |title=CH-97 |access-date=2013-11-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216190145/http://military.people.com.cn/n/2012/1112/c1011-19555163-7.html |archive-date=2013-12-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/photo/2012-11/15/c_123955248_5.htm|title=实拍珠海航展:零距离接触中国无人机家族_图片频道_新华网|date=November 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121117232604/http://news.xinhuanet.com/photo/2012-11/15/c_123955248_5.htm|archive-date=2012-11-17}}</ref> CH-91 is mainly intended for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.<ref name="CH"/> It's also called as BZK-008.

===CH-92===
CH-92 is a fixed-wing UAV in conventional layout with [[Engineering:V-tail|V-tail]] and tricycle landing gear.  Propulsion is provided by a propeller driven by a pusher engine mounted at the [[Engineering:Empennage|empennage]]. CH-92 is mainly intended for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.<ref name="CH"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/photo/2012-11/15/c_123955248_6.htm|title=实拍珠海航展:零距离接触中国无人机家族_图片频道_新华网|date=November 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121118003857/http://news.xinhuanet.com/photo/2012-11/15/c_123955248_6.htm|archive-date=2012-11-18}}</ref> CH-92A has two hardpoints for laser-guided missiles.

===CH-802===
CH-802 is a fixed wing [[Engineering:Micro air vehicle|micro air vehicle]] (MAV) in conventional layout with elevated high-[[Engineering:Wing configuration|wing configuration]] and [[Engineering:V-tail|V-tail]].  CH-802 has a cylindrical fuselage and propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven by a  tractor brushless electric motor atop of the fuselage.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://military.people.com.cn/n/2012/1112/c1011-19555163-8.html |title=CH-802 UAV |access-date=2013-11-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216190147/http://military.people.com.cn/n/2012/1112/c1011-19555163-8.html |archive-date=2013-12-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/photo/2012-11/15/c_123955248_7.htm|title=实拍珠海航展:零距离接触中国无人机家族_图片频道_新华网|date=November 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121118003902/http://news.xinhuanet.com/photo/2012-11/15/c_123955248_7.htm|archive-date=2012-11-18}}</ref> CH-803 is mainly intended for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.<ref name="CH"/> CH-802 program begun in 2007 and was completed in 2008. 

'''Specification:'''<ref name="CH802&803">{{cite web| url=http://bbs.tiexue.net/post_4622639_1.html | title=CH-802 & 803 | access-date=2010-11-06 }}</ref><ref name="CH802and803">{{cite web | url=http://www.htanwang.com/productview.aspx?id=29 | title=CH-802 and 803 | access-date=2013-11-21 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216190739/http://www.htanwang.com/productview.aspx?id=29 | archive-date=2013-12-16 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
*Wingspan (m): 3
*Length (m): 1.8
*Weight (kg): 6.5
*Payload (kg): 1
*Radius (km): 30
*Normal operating altitude (km): 0.3 – 1
*Normal radius (km): 30 – 50
*Cruise speed (km/h): 60
*Endurance (h): 2.5
*Ceiling (km): 4
*Launch: by hand

===CH-803===
CH-803 is a fixed-wing UAV with a cylindrical fuselage and [[Engineering:Canard (aeronautics)|canards]], but without tailplane. Propulsion is provided by two-blade propeller driven by a  tractor engine mounted in the nose. Another unique feature of CH-803 is that it adopts [[Engineering:Forward-swept wing|forward-swept wing]].<ref name="CH802&803"/> CH-803 is mainly intended for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.<ref name="CH"/> CH-803 program begun in 2008 and was completed in 2011. 

'''Specification:'''<ref name="CH802and803"/> 
*Wingspan (m): 3
*Length (m): 1.8
*Weight (kg): 18
*Payload (kg): 3.5
*Radius (km): 30
*Normal operating altitude (km): 0.5 – 1.5
*Normal radius (km): 50 – 80
*Cruise speed (km/h): 80 – 110
*Endurance (h): 5
*Ceiling (km): 3.5
*Launch: catapult
*Recovery: parachute

===CH-901===
CH-901 is a fixed-wing UAV in conventional layout with cylindrical fuselage and high-[[Engineering:Wing configuration|wing configuration]]. Propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven by a pusher engine mounted at the end of [[Engineering:Empennage|empennage]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://military.people.com.cn/n/2012/1112/c1011-19555163-9.html |title=CH-901 |access-date=2013-11-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216190328/http://military.people.com.cn/n/2012/1112/c1011-19555163-9.html |archive-date=2013-12-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref> CH-901 is designed as an UCAV.<ref name="CH"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/photo/2012-11/15/c_123955248_8.htm|title=实拍珠海航展:零距离接触中国无人机家族_图片频道_新华网|date=November 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119094436/http://news.xinhuanet.com/photo/2012-11/15/c_123955248_8.htm|archive-date=2012-11-19}}</ref>

==Operators==
;{{flag|Algeria}}
* Algerian People's National Armed Forces: Acquired CH-3A and CH-4B for precision airstrike mission.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/unmanned-aerial-vehicles/algeria-egypt-unveil-chinese-uavs/|title=Algeria, Egypt unveil chinese uavs|website=defenceweb.co.za}}</ref>
;{{flag|Egypt}}
* {{wipe|Egyptian Air Force}}: CH-4B <ref name="Gulf Defense Market"/><ref name="中国彩虹4B无人机在中东显威 专家却这样说"/>

;{{flag|Ethiopia}}
* Ethiopian National Defense Force: Acquired CH-4.<ref name="CH-4_user">{{cite magazine |url=https://foreignpolicy.com/2018/05/10/china-trump-middle-east-drone-wars/ |title=China Has Already Won the Drone Wars |magazine=Foreign Policy |date=10 May 2018}}</ref>

;{{flag|Indonesia}}
* Indonesian Armed Forces: Acquired six (6) units CH-4 for precision airstrike mission.<ref>https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indonesia-receives-first-batch-of-chinese-made-ar-2-missiles-for-its-ch-4-uavs</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/91729/indonesia-showcases-ch-4-uavs-at-military-parade|title=Indonesia showcases CH-4 UAVs at military parade|author=Ridzwan Rahmat|publisher=Jane's Defense Weekly|website=janes.com|date=7 October 2019|access-date=2 January 2020}}</ref>

;{{flag|Iraq}}
* Iraqi Armed Forces: CH-4B <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news|title=Janes &#124; Latest defence and security news|website=Janes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|journal=Flight International|title=Rainbow UAV gives Iraq new spectrum abilities|date=20 October 2015|page=21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thediplomat.com/tag/ch-4-drone-in-iraq/|title=CH-4 drone in Iraq – The Diplomat|website=thediplomat.com}}</ref>

;{{flag|Jordan}}
* Jordanian Armed Forces: Acquired CH-4 for precision airstrike mission.<ref name="CH-4_user"/>

;{{flag|Myanmar}}
* {{wipe|Myanmar Air Force}}: Acquired CH-3A and CH-4 for all weather  precision airstrike mission. Myanmar is also producing CH-4 with the transfer of technology under license.<ref>{{Cite web|last=United Nations Human Right Office of the High Commissioner|first=OHCHR|date=August 2019|title=Arms and Military Equipment Suppliers to the Tatmadaw|url=https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/FFM-Myanmar/EconomicInterestsMyanmarMilitary/Infographic2_Arms_and_Military_Equipment_Suppliers.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023041726/https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/FFM-Myanmar/EconomicInterestsMyanmarMilitary/Infographic2_Arms_and_Military_Equipment_Suppliers.pdf|archive-date=23 October 2020|website={{wipe|United Nations}}}}</ref><ref name="CH-4_user"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thediplomat.com/2016/06/is-myanmar-using-armed-chinese-drones-for-counterinsurgency/|title=Is Myanmar Using Armed Chinese Drones For Counterinsurgency?|author=Ankit panda|access-date=9 Jun 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803090636/https://thediplomat.com/2016/06/is-myanmar-using-armed-chinese-drones-for-counterinsurgency/|archive-date=3 August 2020|url-status=live|df=dmy-all|date=2016-06-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/january_2020_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/myanmar_armed_forces_use_chinese_armed_drones_to_fight_rebels_in_the_country.html|title=Myanmar armed forces use Chinese armed drones to fight rebels in the country &#124; January 2020 Global Defense Security army news industry &#124; Defense Security global news industry army 2020 &#124; Archive News year|website=www.armyrecognition.com}}</ref>

; {{flag|Nigeria}}
*{{wipe|Nigerian Air Force}}:  CH-3<ref name="CH-3 in Nigeria"/>

;{{flag|Pakistan}}
* Pakistani Armed Forces: Acquired 50 of CH-4 in 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistan to enhance military strength by procuring latest Cai Hong-4 armed drones from China|url=https://therealkashmir.com/pakistan-to-enhance-military-strength-by-procuring-latest-cai-hong-4-armed-drones-from-china/|date=18 August 2020|access-date=18 August 2020}}</ref>

;{{flag|Saudi Arabia}}
* Royal Saudi Land Force: A license to produce CH series was granted to Saudi Arabia in 2017.<ref name="janesSaudi">{{cite web|last1=Binnie|first1=Jeremy|title=Saudi Arabia to build Chinese UAVs|url=http://www.janes.com/article/68975/saudi-arabia-to-build-chinese-uavs|website=IHS Jane's 360|access-date=21 October 2017|format=23 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021163744/http://www.janes.com/article/68975/saudi-arabia-to-build-chinese-uavs|archive-date=21 October 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="defenceSaudi">{{cite web|last1= Hawser|first1=Anita|title=China will build armed UAVs in Saudi Arabia, which is looking beyond the west for weapons.|url=https://www.defenceprocurementinternational.com/news/air/china-to-build-uav-factory-in-saudi-arabia|website=Defence Procurement International|access-date=21 October 2017|format=3 April 2017}}</ref>

;{{flag|Serbia}}
* {{wipe|Serbian Air Force and Air Defence}}: 6+ CH-92A delivered in July 2020.<ref name="tangosix">{{cite web|last1= Banković|first1=Živojin|title=[VIDEO] Na Batajnici prikazane kineske izviđačko-borbene bespilotne letelice CH-92A, kupljeno 6 letelica sa 18 raketa|url=https://tangosix.rs/2020/04/07/video-na-batajnici-prikazane-kineske-izvidjacko-borbene-bespilotne-letelice-ch-92a-kupljeno-6-letelica-sa-18-raketa/|website=Tango Six|access-date=6 July 2020|format=4 July 2020}}</ref>

; {{flag|Turkmenistan}}
* {{wipe|Turkmen Air Force}}: CH-3<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/65098/military-parade-reveals-turkmenistan-s-new-chinese-built-uavs|title=Military parade reveals Turkmenistan's new Chinese-built UAVs &#124; IHS Jane's 360|date=November 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161102161902/http://www.janes.com/article/65098/military-parade-reveals-turkmenistan-s-new-chinese-built-uavs|archive-date=2016-11-02}}</ref>

; {{flag|UAE}}
* {{wipe|United Arab Emirates Air Force}}: UAEAF received its first CH-4 drone in 2017<ref name="CH-4_user"/>

; {{flag|Zambia}}
* Zambian Defence Force: bought CH-4 for reconnaissance and airstrike mission.<ref name="CH-4_user"/>

==See also==
*List of unmanned aerial vehicles of the People's Republic of China
*[[Engineering:CAIG Wing Loong|CAIG Wing Loong]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-04/21/content_24710359.htm - Article detailing the CH family development

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[[Category:Stealth aircraft]]

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