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Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH
The Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH (Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter) was a small drone helicopter built by Gyrodyne Company of America for use as a long-range anti-submarine weapon on ships that would otherwise be too small to operate a full-sized helicopter. It remained in production until 1969. Several are still used today for various land-based roles.
Jersey made use of the Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH drone for her Vietnam war
deployment in 1968–1969.1
The Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH (Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter) was a small, drone helicopter built by Gyrodyne Company of America for use as a long-range anti-submarine weapon on ships that would otherwise be too small to operate a full-sized helicopter.2
Made by Gyrodyne Company of America.
use of the Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH drone for her Vietnam war deployment in
1968-1969.3
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United States Army
Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force
Height Main
9
Height Alt
2.96 m
Length Alt
3.94 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
2285.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Range Main
71.0
Max Speed Alt
5520.0
Type Of Prop
Turboshaft
Max Speed Main
80
System
USN Anti-submarine warfare drones pre-1962
Introduction
1963
Status
Cruise Speed Main
50
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
1036.0
Ceiling Main
16400.0
Number Built
755
Span Main
609.6
Cruise Speed Alt
3480.0
Area Main
314.2
Primary user
Span Alt
6.10 m
Plane Or Copter?
Power Alt
224.0
Engine(prop)
Boeing T50
Manufacturer
Number Of Props
1
First Flight
1959
Production End Year
1969
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Climb Rate Main
1880.0
Power Main
300 hp
Production Start Year
1962
Climb Rate Alt
9.6 m-s
Length Main
393.7
Area Alt
29.2 m²
Range Alt
4920.0
Similar Aircraft
* MQ-8 Fire Scout
Designation
DSN
Empty Weight Main
1154.0
Ceiling Alt
5
000 m
Produced
1962
Empty Weight Alt
524.0
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