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MQ-8 Fire Scout vs QH-50 DASH

MQ-8 Fire Scout vs QH-50 DASH at a glance — top speed 230 vs 148 km/h, range 200 vs 132 km, max takeoff weight 1,450 vs 1,036 kg, built 40 vs 746 units.

Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-8 Fire Scout
Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 QH-50 DASH
Specifications
MQ-8 Fire Scout QH-50 DASH
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Gyrodyne
First flight 1 January 2002 --
Year introduced 2009 --
Number produced 40 units 746 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wingspan 9.8 m 6.1 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length 7.3 m 3.9 m
Maximum speed 230 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 200 km 132 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg 1,036 kg
Empty weight 940 kg 523 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 220 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or QH-50 DASH?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the QH-50 DASH's 148 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or QH-50 DASH?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a longer range at 200 km compared to the QH-50 DASH's 132 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or QH-50 DASH?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the QH-50 DASH's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or QH-50 DASH?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the QH-50 DASH's 1,036 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or QH-50 DASH?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the QH-50 DASH's 3.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or QH-50 DASH?
The QH-50 DASH has been produced in greater numbers with 746 units compared to 40 units of the MQ-8 Fire Scout.