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AH-2 Rooivalk vs T129 ATAK

AH-2 Rooivalk vs T129 ATAK at a glance — top speed 309 vs 281 km/h, range 740 vs 537 km, max takeoff weight 8,750 vs 5,056 kg.

Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk T129 ATAK
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel TAI
First flight 15 January 1990 28 September 2009
Year introduced 2011 2014
Number produced 12 units N/A
Average unit price $40 million $50 million
Wing area -- m² 111.2 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 11.9 m
Height 5.2 m 3.4 m
Length 18.7 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 281 km/h
Operational range 740 km 537 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 5,056 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,420 kW 2 x 1,024 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or T129 ATAK?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the T129 ATAK's 281 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or T129 ATAK?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a longer range at 740 km compared to the T129 ATAK's 537 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or T129 ATAK?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the T129 ATAK's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or T129 ATAK?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the T129 ATAK's 5,056 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or T129 ATAK?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the T129 ATAK's 14.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-2 Rooivalk or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or T129 ATAK?
The AH-2 Rooivalk entered service first in 2011, 3 years before the T129 ATAK which entered service in 2014.