QH-50 DASH vs S-100 Camcopter
Overview
The QH-50 DASH and the S-100 Camcopter are both Military Drones, manufactured by Gyrodyne and Schiebel respectively.
Top speed is 148 km/h for the QH-50 DASH vs 220 km/h for the S-100 Camcopter. The QH-50 DASH has an operational range of 132 km vs 180 km for the S-100 Camcopter. The S-100 Camcopter operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 5,000 m for the QH-50 DASH. At 1,036 kg MTOW, the QH-50 DASH is 5.2x the S-100 Camcopter's 200 kg.
| 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 | -- |
| Austrian unmanned helicopter, deployed globally since 2006, primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Schiebel |
| First flight | 1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 180 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 110 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the QH-50 DASH or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter 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 QH-50 DASH or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter has a longer range at 180 km compared to the QH-50 DASH's 132 km.
Which can fly higher, the QH-50 DASH or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the QH-50 DASH's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the QH-50 DASH or S-100 Camcopter?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,036 kg compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the QH-50 DASH or S-100 Camcopter?
The QH-50 DASH is longer at 3.9 meters compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 3.1 meters.