QH-50 DASH vs Wasp
Overview
The QH-50 DASH is a Military Drones built by Gyrodyne, while the Wasp is a Military Helicopters by Westland.
Top speed is 148 km/h for the QH-50 DASH vs 193 km/h for the Wasp. The QH-50 DASH has an operational range of 132 km vs 487 km for the Wasp. The QH-50 DASH operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,700 m for the Wasp. At 2,495 kg MTOW, the Wasp is 2.4x the QH-50 DASH's 1,036 kg.
The QH-50 DASH has been produced in 746 units vs 133 for the Wasp.
| 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 | -- |
| British turbine-powered, shipboard anti-submarine helicopter, developed in the 1960s, used primarily for maritime operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Westland |
| First flight | 28 October 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 133 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 75.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 193 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 487 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,566 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 530 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the QH-50 DASH or Wasp?
The 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 Wasp?
The 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 Wasp?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Wasp's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the QH-50 DASH or Wasp?
The 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 Wasp?
The 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 Wasp?
The QH-50 DASH has been produced in greater numbers with 746 units compared to 133 units of the Wasp.