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QH-50 DASH vs ZALA Lancet

QH-50 DASH vs ZALA Lancet at a glance — top speed 148 vs 300 km/h, range 132 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 1,036 vs 12 kg, built 746 vs 6,000 units.

Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 QH-50 DASH
Specifications
QH-50 DASH ZALA Lancet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Gyrodyne ZALA Aero
First flight -- 1 June 2019
Year introduced -- 2020
Number produced 746 units 6000 units
Average unit price -- $37K
Wingspan 6.1 m 2.4 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 3.9 m 1.7 m
Maximum speed 148 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 132 km 40 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,036 kg 12 kg
Empty weight 523 kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 220 kW --
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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.