AH-2 Rooivalk vs AH-64 Apache
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Specifications
|
AH-2 Rooivalk |
AH-64 Apache |
| Origin country |
🇿🇦 South Africa |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Denel |
Boeing |
| First flight |
15 January 1990 |
30 September 1975 |
| Year introduced |
2011 |
1984 |
| Number produced |
12 units |
2400 units |
| Average unit price |
$40 million |
$33 million |
| Wingspan |
15.6 m |
14.6 m |
| Height |
5.2 m |
5.0 m |
| Length |
18.7 m |
17.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
309 km/h |
293 km/h |
| Operational range |
740 km |
480 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,096 m |
5,670 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,750 kg |
10,107 kg |
| Empty weight |
5,730 kg |
5,352 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,420 kW
|
2 x 1,208 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a longer range at 740 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 8,750 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the AH-64 Apache's 17.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the AH-64 Apache at $33 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 27 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.
