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Gyrodyne QH-50D 'Dash'

Description
  Manufacturer:Gyrodyne
  Base model:H-50
  Designation:QH-50
  Version:D
  Nickname:Dash
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Radio controlled drone
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Specifications
  Length: 13' 1" 3.9 m
  Wingspan: 20' 6.1 m
  Empty Weight: 1,035 lb 469 kg
  Gross Weight: 2,328 lb 1,055 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Boeing T50-BO-10
  Horsepower (each): 330

Performance
  Range: 141 miles 227 km
  Max Speed: 92 mph 148 km/h 80 kt
  Ceiling: 16,000 ft 4,876 m

Known serial numbers
001193 / 001196, 001382, 001386 / 001493, 001495 / 001571, 001573 / 001613, 001615 / 001758

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
Patuxent River Naval Air MuseumPatuxent RiverMaryland

QH-50D on display

Naval Air Warfare Center