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AH-2 Rooivalk vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 AH-2 Rooivalk
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
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Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel Airbus Helicopters
First flight 15 January 1990 9 June 1995
Year introduced 2011 1998
Number produced 12 units 700 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wingspan 15.6 m 10.0 m
Height 5.2 m 3.4 m
Length 18.7 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 740 km 727 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 710 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Overview

The AH-2 Rooivalk and the H120 / EC120 Colibri are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Denel and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The AH-2 Rooivalk has an operational range of 740 km vs 727 km for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 6,096 m for the AH-2 Rooivalk. At 8,750 kg MTOW, the AH-2 Rooivalk is 5.1x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The AH-2 Rooivalk has been produced in 12 units vs 700 for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The AH-2 Rooivalk first flew 5 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri (1990 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a longer range at 740 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 727 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 13 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.