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South African Military Aircraft
Complete directory of military aircraft developed and manufactured by South Africa. Each entry includes comprehensive technical specifications such as performance metrics, armament details, and operational capabilities, along with deployment history and service records of South Africa’s aviation arsenal.
AH-2 Rooivalk
Speed309 km/h Built12 Range740 km
Atlas Cheetah
Speed2,338 km/h Built38 Range1,300 km
Atlas Oryx
Speed306 km/h Built50 Range303 kmDenel Seeker
Speed— Built— Range250 km| Aircraft | Type | Origin | Speed | Range | Built | In service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AH-2 Rooivalk Denel | Helicopter | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 309 km/h | 740 km | 12 | 2011 |
| Atlas Cheetah Atlas | Combat | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 2,338 km/h | 1,300 km | 38 | 1986 |
| Atlas Oryx Atlas | Helicopter | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 306 km/h | 303 km | 50 | 1987 |
| Denel Seeker Denel | UAV | 🇿🇦 South Africa | — | 250 km | — | 1987 |
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