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BQM-74 Chukar vs QH-50 DASH

BQM-74 Chukar vs QH-50 DASH at a glance — top speed 972 vs 148 km/h, max takeoff weight 249 vs 1,036 kg.

Specifications
BQM-74 Chukar QH-50 DASH
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Gyrodyne
First flight 1 January 1965 --
Year introduced 1968 --
Number produced N/A 746 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 1.8 m 6.1 m
Height 0.7 m 3.0 m
Length 3.9 m 3.9 m
Maximum speed 972 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range -- km 132 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 249 kg 1,036 kg
Empty weight 123 kg 523 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1 kN 1 x 220 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BQM-74 Chukar or QH-50 DASH?
The BQM-74 Chukar is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the QH-50 DASH's 148 km/h, a difference of 824 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-74 Chukar or QH-50 DASH?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the QH-50 DASH's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-74 Chukar or QH-50 DASH?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,036 kg compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 249 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-74 Chukar or QH-50 DASH?
Both the BQM-74 Chukar and QH-50 DASH are 3.9 meters long.