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QH-50 DASH vs Westland Wasp

QH-50 DASH vs Westland Wasp at a glance — top speed 148 vs 193 km/h, range 132 vs 487 km, max takeoff weight 1,036 vs 2,495 kg, built 746 vs 133 units.

Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 QH-50 DASH
Westland Wasp military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Wasp
Specifications
QH-50 DASH Westland Wasp
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Gyrodyne Westland
First flight -- 28 October 1962
Year introduced -- 1964
Number produced 746 units 133 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 6.1 m 9.8 m
Height 3.0 m 2.7 m
Length 3.9 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 148 km/h 193 km/h
Operational range 132 km 487 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,036 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 523 kg 1,566 kg
Total thrust 1 x 220 kW 1 x 530 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the QH-50 DASH or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp is faster with a maximum speed of 193 km/h compared to the QH-50 DASH's 148 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the QH-50 DASH or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp has a longer range at 487 km compared to the QH-50 DASH's 132 km.
Which can fly higher, the QH-50 DASH or Westland Wasp?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Westland Wasp's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the QH-50 DASH or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the QH-50 DASH's 1,036 kg.
Which is larger, the QH-50 DASH or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp is longer at 12.3 meters compared to the QH-50 DASH's 3.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the QH-50 DASH or Westland Wasp?
The QH-50 DASH has been produced in greater numbers with 746 units compared to 133 units of the Westland Wasp.