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Ka-25 Hormone vs QH-50 DASH

Ka-25 Hormone vs QH-50 DASH at a glance — top speed 220 vs 148 km/h, range 400 vs 132 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,036 kg, built 460 vs 746 units.

Kamov Ka-25 Hormone military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-25 Hormone
Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 QH-50 DASH
Specifications
Ka-25 Hormone QH-50 DASH
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Drones
Manufacturer Kamov Gyrodyne
First flight 26 April 1961 --
Year introduced 1968 --
Number produced 460 units 746 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wingspan 15.7 m 6.1 m
Height 5.4 m 3.0 m
Length 9.8 m 3.9 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 400 km 132 km
Service ceiling 3,350 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,036 kg
Empty weight 4,765 kg 523 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 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.