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AH-2 Rooivalk vs UH-72 Lakota

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 AH-2 Rooivalk
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
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Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel Airbus Helicopters
First flight 15 January 1990 1 January 2006
Year introduced 2011 2007
Number produced 12 units 463 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area -- m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 11.0 m
Height 5.2 m 3.5 m
Length 18.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 740 km 685 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,420 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Overview

The AH-2 Rooivalk and the UH-72 Lakota are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Denel and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs 268 km/h for the UH-72 Lakota. The AH-2 Rooivalk has an operational range of 740 km vs 685 km for the UH-72 Lakota. The AH-2 Rooivalk operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,018 m for the UH-72 Lakota. At 8,750 kg MTOW, the AH-2 Rooivalk is 2.4x the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.

The AH-2 Rooivalk has been produced in 12 units vs 463 for the UH-72 Lakota. The AH-2 Rooivalk first flew 16 years before the UH-72 Lakota (1990 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-72 Lakota?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-72 Lakota?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a longer range at 740 km compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 685 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-72 Lakota?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-72 Lakota?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-72 Lakota?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota entered service first in 2007, 4 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has been produced in greater numbers with 463 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.