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AH-2 Rooivalk vs Mi-28 Havoc

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 AH-2 Rooivalk
Mil Mi-28 Havoc military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-28 Havoc
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Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk Mi-28 Havoc
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel Mil
First flight 15 January 1990 10 November 1982
Year introduced 2011 2006
Number produced 12 units 126 units
Average unit price $40 million $15 million
Wingspan 15.6 m 17.2 m
Height 5.2 m 4.7 m
Length 18.7 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 740 km 435 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg 8,590 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-28 Havoc are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Denel and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs 324 km/h for the Mi-28 Havoc. The AH-2 Rooivalk has an operational range of 740 km vs 435 km for the Mi-28 Havoc. The AH-2 Rooivalk operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,700 m for the Mi-28 Havoc.

The AH-2 Rooivalk has been produced in 12 units vs 126 for the Mi-28 Havoc. Unit cost is $40M for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs $15M for the Mi-28 Havoc. The Mi-28 Havoc first flew 8 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk (1982 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 309 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 435 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 8,750 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 17.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Mi-28 Havoc at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc entered service first in 2006, 5 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has been produced in greater numbers with 126 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.