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AH-2 Rooivalk vs AW249 Fenice

AH-2 Rooivalk vs AW249 Fenice at a glance — top speed 309 vs 287 km/h, range 740 vs 796 km, max takeoff weight 8,750 vs 8,300 kg.

Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk AW249 Fenice
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel Leonardo
First flight 15 January 1990 12 August 2022
Year introduced 2011 --
Number produced 12 units N/A
Average unit price $40 million --
Wingspan 15.6 m 14.6 m
Height 5.2 m 4.3 m
Length 18.7 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 740 km 796 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 8,300 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,420 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW249 Fenice?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the AW249 Fenice's 287 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW249 Fenice?
The AW249 Fenice has a longer range at 796 km compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW249 Fenice?
Both the AH-2 Rooivalk and AW249 Fenice have a service ceiling of 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW249 Fenice?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the AW249 Fenice's 8,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or AW249 Fenice?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the AW249 Fenice's 17.6 meters.