The Rainbow 7 prototype aircraft developed by the 11th Institute was displayed at the previous Zhuhai Air Show, and during the display, its relevant engineers revealed: "Rainbow 7" is a high-altitude, high-subsonic stealth unmanned aerial vehicle, which is currently being refined in design.
Most likely, their product has been completed and mass production is underway. The Rainbow-7 is a large flying vehicle that can fly up to 13 tons, has a wingspan of 22 meters, and can fly at an altitude of 10,000 to 13,000 kilometers.
Regarding the various characteristics of the Rainbow-7, people have speculated that if it is used for bombing strikes, then its loading capacity will reach more than five tons, and its flight distance will reach more than 10,000 meters, so its flight time will reach fifteen hours, in this case, is it not equivalent to a strategic bomber?
The Rainbow-7 uses a more classic ** design, it is clear that there are no lateral and longitudinal wings, so its ** capabilities will be stronger. A breakthrough has been made in aerodynamics, and there must also be a breakthrough in flight control, and in terms of ** capabilities, it may surpass the J-20.
Generally speaking, if a drone wants to play a role in the air, it must first grasp the initiative, otherwise it will be a target in the air. In such a dangerous place, the drone must have strong stealth performance to be able to break through the defense.
The Rainbow-7 has the ability to carry out fire suppression, electronic warfare reconnaissance, and frontal or guided attacks on the enemy under such dangerous conditions. High-altitude and high-speed stealth technology will become the development direction of high-end u** in the future. This function of the Rainbow-7 will become an important information guarantee and a valuable target, which can effectively suppress, detect, monitor, and give long-term warning to the enemy under harsh conditions.
If one day, we can really use it, then, our drones will become even more powerful. The development of Rainbow 7 will enable China to have the ability to develop such unmanned aerial vehicles among the few countries in the world with high altitude, speed and stealth performance.
However, since it is rainbow-level, then let's wait and see.