China unveils Rainbow 5 mega killer #drone design – an annotated infographic

China has conducted the first test flight of its largest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to date, named CH-5 or Rainbow 5 (really?).

The style and design of Rainbow 5 bears more than a passing resemblance to the US Reaper drone. Cute name, familiar design, it’s still an automated killing machine.

All together now: Up above the streets and houses, Rainbow climbing high…

Click on the graphic for an expanded view.

China's Rainbow 5 megadrone
China’s Rainbow 5 megadrone

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