Geran-2 vs QH-50 DASH
Overview
The Geran-2 and the QH-50 DASH are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Gyrodyne respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 148 km/h for the QH-50 DASH. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 132 km for the QH-50 DASH. At 1,036 kg MTOW, the QH-50 DASH is 4.3x the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 746 for the QH-50 DASH.
| Russian-produced version of the Iranian Shahed-136 one-way attack drone, built at the Alabuga (Yelabuga) plant and used at scale against Ukraine since 2022. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | 26000 units |
| Average unit price | $30K |
| American drone anti-submarine helicopter, developed in the late 1950s, used as a stand-off weapon on naval ships. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Gyrodyne |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 746 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m |
| Length | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 132 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,036 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 523 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 220 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or QH-50 DASH?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the QH-50 DASH's 148 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or QH-50 DASH?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the QH-50 DASH's 132 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or QH-50 DASH?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or QH-50 DASH?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,036 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or QH-50 DASH?
The QH-50 DASH is longer at 3.9 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or QH-50 DASH?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 746 units of the QH-50 DASH.