Chinese CH-4B Drones now in Operation from Iraq Kut Airbase

[Dungeness]

New Iraqi CH-4B Drones now in Operation from Kut Airbase
By Dylan Malyasov -Oct 10, 2015

On Saturday morning of October 10th, 2015, Iraqi Defence Minister Mr. Khaled al-Obeidi Khalid al-Obaidi arrived at Kut Airbase to see the launching of the Chinese CH-4B combat drone.

It is vital to note that our site has previously reported about Chinese CH-4B combat drone in Iraq. CH-4 unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) is developed by the China’s Aerospace Long-March International Trade Company (ALIT).

CH-4 looks almost identical to General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, and the only distinct visual difference between two UAVs is that the ventral fin below the V-tail on MQ-9 is absent on Rainbow-4.
There are two versions, the CH-4A and CH-4B. The CH-4A is a reconnaissance drone (capable of a 3500-5000 km range and a 30-40 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 kg.

• Maximum takeoff weight 1,330-1,350kg
• Fuel capacity 165kg
• Payload 345kg
• Speed (cruising) 150-180km/h; (maximum) 210-235km/h;
• Range 200-250km Endurance 30 hours (unarmed) 14 hours (armed)
• Service ceiling 7,500m

Armament CH-4 : Four external hard points (under the wings); Lan Jian 7 (Blue Arrow 7) laser-guided air-to-surface missiles; LT series precision guided bombs; TG100 laser/INS/GPS-guided bomb.

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[Sanchez]

High tech weapons with vegetable price = Chinese brand

 

[badguy2000]

its price is only 1/20-1/30 of yankee's MQ-9,while it has almost same features .

once any high-tech so called is mastered by CHinese, it would not be "high-tech" any more.

 

[Dungeness]

High tech weapons with vegetable price = Chinese brand

What is next? Are they going to sell cruise missiles like sausages?

 

[Akasa]

its price is only 1/20-1/30 of yankee's MQ-9,while it has almost same features .

once any high-tech so called is mastered by CHinese, it would not be "high-tech" any more.

The MQ-9 has a far greater payload and endurance than the CH-4.

 

[Dungeness]

More than10 years ago a Swede told me about the Swedish quality of a hammer. It lasts forever, he said. At that time Chinese made hammer was 20times cheaper. This experience bothers me from time to time. Yeah I like a hammer with good quality to use but why do I need to keep a hammer forever?

Walmart is full of Made in China for a good reason, people want to buy them for its value.

 

[Malik Alashter]

High tech weapons with vegetable price = Chinese brand

That's why I want to go to China for weapons for country like Iraq where our budget is small and we are in an internal war against terrorism.

FC-1 is adaquate to us j-10 is an f-16 alternative with decent price while the su-30 is game changer all these are within reach.

Western weapons especially the American one are world standard but they always come with strings attached.

In our case Iraqis we can't afford it in this time.

 

[Dungeness]

That's why I want to go to China for weapons for country like Iraq where our budget is small and we are in an internal war against terrorism.

FC-1 is adaquate to us j-10 is an f-16 alternative with decent price while the su-30 is game changer all these are within reach.

Western weapons especially the American one are world standard but they always come with strings attached.

In our case Iraqis we can't afford it in this time.

Best wishes to your country and your people!

 

[cnleio]

Work together against ISIS

 

[Deino]

Not sure ... do we know that this image shows that drone in real combat ?? ... could simply be an older one showing it during "official" presentation to the minister of defence.

 

[cirr]

CH-4 in action - firing/dropping AR-1、BA-7 missiles and guided bombs

彩虹四无人机内部视频首度公开—在线播放—优酷网，视频高清在线观看

 

[Shotgunner51]

New Iraqi CH-4B Drones now in Operation from Kut Airbase
By Dylan Malyasov -Oct 10, 2015

On Saturday morning of October 10th, 2015, Iraqi Defence Minister Mr. Khaled al-Obeidi Khalid al-Obaidi arrived at Kut Airbase to see the launching of the Chinese CH-4B combat drone.

It is vital to note that our site has previously reported about Chinese CH-4B combat drone in Iraq. CH-4 unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) is developed by the China’s Aerospace Long-March International Trade Company (ALIT).

CH-4 looks almost identical to General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, and the only distinct visual difference between two UAVs is that the ventral fin below the V-tail on MQ-9 is absent on Rainbow-4.
There are two versions, the CH-4A and CH-4B. The CH-4A is a reconnaissance drone (capable of a 3500-5000 km range and a 30-40 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 kg.

• Maximum takeoff weight 1,330-1,350kg
• Fuel capacity 165kg
• Payload 345kg
• Speed (cruising) 150-180km/h; (maximum) 210-235km/h;
• Range 200-250km Endurance 30 hours (unarmed) 14 hours (armed)
• Service ceiling 7,500m

Armament CH-4 : Four external hard points (under the wings); Lan Jian 7 (Blue Arrow 7) laser-guided air-to-surface missiles; LT series precision guided bombs; TG100 laser/INS/GPS-guided bomb.

Good news bro! These should be Iraqi CH-4B am I right? Just like Danish F-16 or Indian T-72, they own these machines.

its price is only 1/20-1/30 of yankee's MQ-9,while it has almost same features .

once any high-tech so called is mastered by CHinese, it would not be "high-tech" any more.

Wow the price (export price I suppose) difference is beyond imagination!

 

[Deino]

CH-4 in action - firing/dropping AR-1、BA-7 missiles and guided bombs

彩虹四无人机内部视频首度公开—在线播放—优酷网，视频高清在线观看

BA-7 is the export version of the KD-9 or -10 I assume ?

 

[black-hawk_101]

China should provide them some more support in terms of weapons.

 

[Deino]

Why do You think the current level is not sufficient ?