AH-2 Rooivalk vs Bell 47
Overview
The AH-2 Rooivalk and the Bell 47 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Denel and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 309 km/h for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs 169 km/h for the Bell 47. The AH-2 Rooivalk has an operational range of 740 km vs 396 km for the Bell 47. At 8,750 kg MTOW, the AH-2 Rooivalk is 6.5x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The AH-2 Rooivalk has been produced in 12 units vs 5,600 for the Bell 47. The Bell 47 first flew 44 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk (1946 vs 1990).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Bell 47?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Bell 47?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Bell 47?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Bell 47?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Bell 47?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 65 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.