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AH-2 Rooivalk vs 407

AH-2 Rooivalk vs 407 at a glance — top speed 309 vs 260 km/h, range 740 vs 600 km, max takeoff weight 8,750 vs 2,722 kg, built 12 vs 1,600 units.

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 AH-2 Rooivalk
Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk 407
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel Bell
First flight 15 January 1990 29 June 1995
Year introduced 2011 1996
Number produced 12 units 1600 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 10.7 m
Height 5.2 m 3.6 m
Length 18.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 740 km 600 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg 1,210 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,420 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or 407?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or 407?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a longer range at 740 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or 407?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or 407?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or 407?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or 407?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 15 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or 407?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.