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Black Hornet vs QH-50 DASH

Black Hornet vs QH-50 DASH at a glance — top speed 21 vs 148 km/h, range 1 vs 132 km, built 12,000 vs 746 units.

Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 QH-50 DASH
Specifications
Black Hornet QH-50 DASH
Origin country 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Teledyne FLIR Gyrodyne
First flight -- --
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 12000 units 746 units
Average unit price $195K --
Wingspan -- m 6.1 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length 0.2 m 3.9 m
Maximum speed 21 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 1 km 132 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,036 kg
Empty weight -- kg 523 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 220 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Black Hornet or QH-50 DASH?
The QH-50 DASH is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the Black Hornet's 21 km/h, a difference of 127 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Black Hornet or QH-50 DASH?
The QH-50 DASH has a longer range at 132 km compared to the Black Hornet's 1 km.
Which can fly higher, the Black Hornet or QH-50 DASH?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Black Hornet's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Black Hornet or QH-50 DASH?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,036 kg compared to the Black Hornet's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Black Hornet or QH-50 DASH?
The QH-50 DASH is longer at 3.9 meters compared to the Black Hornet's 0.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Black Hornet or QH-50 DASH?
The Black Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 746 units of the QH-50 DASH.