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QH-50 DASH vs RQ-2 Pioneer

QH-50 DASH vs RQ-2 Pioneer at a glance — range 132 vs 185 km, max takeoff weight 1,036 vs 205 kg, built 746 vs 175 units.

Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 QH-50 DASH
AAI RQ-2 Pioneer military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-2 Pioneer
Specifications
QH-50 DASH RQ-2 Pioneer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Gyrodyne AAI
First flight -- --
Year introduced -- 1986
Number produced 746 units 175 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 6.1 m 5.2 m
Height 3.0 m 1.0 m
Length 3.9 m 4.3 m
Maximum speed 148 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 132 km 185 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,036 kg 205 kg
Empty weight 523 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 220 kW 1 x 19 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the QH-50 DASH or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The QH-50 DASH is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 0 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the QH-50 DASH or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a longer range at 185 km compared to the QH-50 DASH's 132 km.
Which can fly higher, the QH-50 DASH or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the QH-50 DASH or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,036 kg compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 205 kg.
Which is larger, the QH-50 DASH or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer is longer at 4.3 meters compared to the QH-50 DASH's 3.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the QH-50 DASH or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The QH-50 DASH has been produced in greater numbers with 746 units compared to 175 units of the RQ-2 Pioneer.