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AH-2 Rooivalk vs UH-1Y Venom

AH-2 Rooivalk vs UH-1Y Venom at a glance — top speed 309 vs 304 km/h, range 740 vs 240 km, max takeoff weight 8,750 vs 8,391 kg, built 12 vs 160 units.

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 AH-2 Rooivalk
Bell UH-1Y Venom military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1Y Venom
Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk UH-1Y Venom
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel Bell
First flight 15 January 1990 20 December 2001
Year introduced 2011 2008
Number produced 12 units 160 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area -- m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 14.9 m
Height 5.2 m 4.5 m
Length 18.7 m 17.8 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 304 km/h
Operational range 740 km 240 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 8,391 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg 5,371 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,420 kW 2 x 1,363 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-1Y Venom?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 304 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-1Y Venom?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a longer range at 740 km compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 240 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-1Y Venom?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 8,391 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-1Y Venom?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 17.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom entered service first in 2008, 3 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has been produced in greater numbers with 160 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.