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AH-2 Rooivalk vs Mi-24 Hind

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 AH-2 Rooivalk
Mil Mi-24 Hind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-24 Hind
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Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk Mi-24 Hind
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel Mil
First flight 15 January 1990 19 September 1969
Year introduced 2011 1972
Number produced 12 units 2648 units
Average unit price $40 million $12 million
Wingspan 15.6 m 6.5 m
Height 5.2 m 5.5 m
Length 18.7 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 330 km/h
Operational range 740 km 450 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,120 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg 7,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,420 kW 2 x 1,641 kW
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Overview

The AH-2 Rooivalk and the Mi-24 Hind are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Denel and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind. The AH-2 Rooivalk has an operational range of 740 km vs 450 km for the Mi-24 Hind. The AH-2 Rooivalk operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,120 m for the Mi-24 Hind.

The AH-2 Rooivalk has been produced in 12 units vs 2,648 for the Mi-24 Hind. Unit cost is $40M for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs $12M for the Mi-24 Hind. The Mi-24 Hind first flew 21 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk (1969 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 309 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-24 Hind?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-24 Hind?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 5,120 meters (16,797 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 8,750 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 18.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-24 Hind?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Mi-24 Hind at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind entered service first in 1972, 39 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has been produced in greater numbers with 2,648 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.