AH-2 Rooivalk vs 206 JetRanger
Overview
The AH-2 Rooivalk and the 206 JetRanger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Denel and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 309 km/h for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger. The AH-2 Rooivalk has an operational range of 740 km vs 624 km for the 206 JetRanger. The AH-2 Rooivalk operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 8,750 kg MTOW, the AH-2 Rooivalk is 3.5x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
The AH-2 Rooivalk has been produced in 12 units vs 7,300 for the 206 JetRanger. Unit cost is $40M for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger. The 206 JetRanger first flew 24 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk (1966 vs 1990).
| South African attack helicopter, designed during the late 20th century, extensively deployed for peacekeeping missions in Africa. | |
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| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Denel |
| First flight | 15 January 1990 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,750 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,730 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 710 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 624 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
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