QH-50 DASH vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The QH-50 DASH and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Gyrodyne and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 148 km/h for the QH-50 DASH vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The QH-50 DASH has an operational range of 132 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 1,036 kg MTOW, the QH-50 DASH is 173:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The QH-50 DASH has been produced in 746 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300.
| 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 | -- |
| American man-portable loitering munition, introduced in the early 2010s, used for precision strikes against personnel and light vehicles in various global conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 4000 units |
| 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 | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2.5 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the QH-50 DASH or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the QH-50 DASH's 148 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the QH-50 DASH or Switchblade 300?
The QH-50 DASH has a longer range at 132 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the QH-50 DASH or Switchblade 300?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the QH-50 DASH or Switchblade 300?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,036 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the QH-50 DASH or Switchblade 300?
The QH-50 DASH is longer at 3.9 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the QH-50 DASH or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 746 units of the QH-50 DASH.