Ka-25 Hormone vs QH-50 DASH
Overview
The Ka-25 Hormone is a Military Helicopters built by Kamov, while the QH-50 DASH is a Military Drones by Gyrodyne.
Top speed is 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone vs 148 km/h for the QH-50 DASH. The Ka-25 Hormone has an operational range of 400 km vs 132 km for the QH-50 DASH. The QH-50 DASH operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,350 m for the Ka-25 Hormone. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-25 Hormone is 7.2x the QH-50 DASH's 1,036 kg.
The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in 460 units vs 746 for the QH-50 DASH.
| Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 26 April 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 460 units |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| 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 | 15.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,350 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,765 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 727 kW ◉ |
| 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 Ka-25 Hormone or QH-50 DASH?
The Ka-25 Hormone is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the QH-50 DASH's 148 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-25 Hormone or QH-50 DASH?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a longer range at 400 km compared to the QH-50 DASH's 132 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-25 Hormone or QH-50 DASH?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-25 Hormone or QH-50 DASH?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the QH-50 DASH's 1,036 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-25 Hormone or QH-50 DASH?
The Ka-25 Hormone is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the QH-50 DASH's 3.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-25 Hormone or QH-50 DASH?
The QH-50 DASH has been produced in greater numbers with 746 units compared to 460 units of the Ka-25 Hormone.