GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

AH-2 Rooivalk vs EC665 Tiger

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 AH-2 Rooivalk
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 Tiger
Change comparison vs
Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel Eurocopter
First flight 15 January 1990 27 April 1991
Year introduced 2011 2002
Number produced 12 units 180 units
Average unit price $40 million $36 million
Wingspan 15.6 m 4.5 m
Height 5.2 m 3.8 m
Length 18.7 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 740 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,420 kW 2 x 958 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The AH-2 Rooivalk and the EC665 Tiger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Denel and Eurocopter respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger. The AH-2 Rooivalk has an operational range of 740 km vs 800 km for the EC665 Tiger. The AH-2 Rooivalk operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 2,000 m for the EC665 Tiger.

The AH-2 Rooivalk has been produced in 12 units vs 180 for the EC665 Tiger. Unit cost is $40M for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs $36M for the EC665 Tiger. The AH-2 Rooivalk first flew 1 years before the EC665 Tiger (1990 vs 1991).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 309 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the EC665 Tiger's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the EC665 Tiger's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-2 Rooivalk or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the EC665 Tiger at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger entered service first in 2002, 9 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has been produced in greater numbers with 180 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.