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AH-2 Rooivalk vs 407

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 AH-2 Rooivalk
Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
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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 710 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Overview

The AH-2 Rooivalk and the 407 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Denel and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs 260 km/h for the 407. The AH-2 Rooivalk has an operational range of 740 km vs 600 km for the 407. The AH-2 Rooivalk operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,700 m for the 407. At 8,750 kg MTOW, the AH-2 Rooivalk is 3.2x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The AH-2 Rooivalk has been produced in 12 units vs 1,600 for the 407. The AH-2 Rooivalk first flew 5 years before the 407 (1990 vs 1995).

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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.