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AH-2 Rooivalk vs Z-10

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 AH-2 Rooivalk
Changhe Z-10 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-10
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Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk Z-10
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel Changhe
First flight 15 January 1990 29 April 2003
Year introduced 2011 2012
Number produced 12 units 109 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wingspan 15.6 m 13.0 m
Height 5.2 m 3.9 m
Length 18.7 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 740 km 1,120 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg 5,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 710 kW 2 x 500 kW
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Overview

The AH-2 Rooivalk and the Z-10 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Denel and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs 300 km/h for the Z-10. The AH-2 Rooivalk has an operational range of 740 km vs 1,120 km for the Z-10. The Z-10 operates at altitudes up to 6,400 m compared to 6,096 m for the AH-2 Rooivalk.

The AH-2 Rooivalk has been produced in 12 units vs 109 for the Z-10. The AH-2 Rooivalk first flew 13 years before the Z-10 (1990 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Z-10?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Z-10's 300 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Z-10?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the Z-10's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Z-10?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Z-10's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Z-10?
The AH-2 Rooivalk entered service first in 2011, 1 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Z-10?
The Z-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 109 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.