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AH-2 Rooivalk vs H135M / EC365

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 AH-2 Rooivalk
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
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Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel Airbus Helicopters
First flight 15 January 1990 15 February 1994
Year introduced 2011 1996
Number produced 12 units 1400 units
Average unit price $40 million $12 million
Wingspan 15.6 m 10.2 m
Height 5.2 m 3.5 m
Length 18.7 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 740 km 630 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 710 kW 2 x 260 kW
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Overview

The AH-2 Rooivalk and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Denel and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The AH-2 Rooivalk has an operational range of 740 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The AH-2 Rooivalk operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 6,096 m for the H135M / EC365. At 8,750 kg MTOW, the AH-2 Rooivalk is 3.0x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The AH-2 Rooivalk has been produced in 12 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $40M for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The AH-2 Rooivalk first flew 4 years before the H135M / EC365 (1990 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H135M / EC365?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H135M / EC365?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a longer range at 740 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H135M / EC365?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H135M / EC365?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H135M / EC365?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 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 H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.