QH-50 DASH vs ZALA Lancet
Overview
The QH-50 DASH and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by Gyrodyne and ZALA Aero respectively.
The ZALA Lancet reaches 300 km/h — 2.0x the QH-50 DASH's 148 km/h. The QH-50 DASH has an operational range of 132 km vs 40 km for the ZALA Lancet. The QH-50 DASH operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 1,036 kg MTOW, the QH-50 DASH is 86:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
The QH-50 DASH has been produced in 746 units vs 6,000 for the ZALA Lancet.
| 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 | -- |
| Russian loitering munition and unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, utilized for reconnaissance and precision strike operations in modern conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | ZALA Aero |
| First flight | 1 June 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 6000 units |
| Average unit price | $37K |
| 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 | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 1.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 40 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the QH-50 DASH or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the QH-50 DASH's 148 km/h, a difference of 152 km/h.
Which has longer range, the QH-50 DASH or ZALA Lancet?
The QH-50 DASH has a longer range at 132 km compared to the ZALA Lancet's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the QH-50 DASH or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the QH-50 DASH's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the QH-50 DASH or ZALA Lancet?
The QH-50 DASH has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,036 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the QH-50 DASH or ZALA Lancet?
The QH-50 DASH is longer at 3.9 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the QH-50 DASH or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 746 units of the QH-50 DASH.