CH-3
Unmanned aerial vehicleFielded 2012Pending verification
Also known as: Chang Hong 3
Air ForcesCHN
Length 7 m
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeUnmanned aerial vehicle
Alternative designationsChang Hong 3
Date of introduction2012
ProliferationAt least 5 countries
Dimensions and weight
Flight performance
Thrust / powerPropulsion is provided by a three-blade propeller driven by a pusher engine mounted on empennage.Med[1]
Armament and payload
ArmamentTwo underwing hardpoints for carrying guided-missile ordnance. Mission Payload 60-100 kg.Med[1]
Variants
CH-3CH-3 is a fixed wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) of the Rainbow series. The CH-3 adopts an unusual canard layout, similar to the Jetcruzer 450 and the Rutan VariEze.[1]
CH-3ACH-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 kg, and satellite data link is also incorporated.[1]
CH-3DChina develops the CH-3D UCAV. China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), a state-owned aerospace and defense company, is known to be involved in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles, including the CH series of drones The…[1]
CH-3 is a fixed wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) of the Rainbow series. The CH-3 adopts an unusual canard layout, similar to the Jetcruzer 450 and the Rutan VariEze.
Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
- CH-3 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
- 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import