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AH-2 Rooivalk vs AW139

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 AH-2 Rooivalk
AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
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Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk AW139
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel AgustaWestland
First flight 15 January 1990 3 February 2001
Year introduced 2011 2003
Number produced 12 units 1100 units
Average unit price $40 million $15 million
Wingspan 15.6 m 13.8 m
Height 5.2 m 3.7 m
Length 18.7 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 740 km 1,061 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg 3,622 kg
Total thrust 2 x 710 kW 2 x 571 kW
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Overview

The AH-2 Rooivalk and the AW139 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Denel and AgustaWestland respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs 310 km/h for the AW139. The AH-2 Rooivalk has an operational range of 740 km vs 1,061 km for the AW139. The AH-2 Rooivalk operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 6,096 m for the AW139.

The AH-2 Rooivalk has been produced in 12 units vs 1,100 for the AW139. Unit cost is $40M for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs $15M for the AW139. The AH-2 Rooivalk first flew 11 years before the AW139 (1990 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW139?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 309 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW139?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW139?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW139?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW139?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW139?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW139?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 8 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW139?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.