AH-2 Rooivalk vs Atlas Oryx
AH-2 Rooivalk vs Atlas Oryx at a glance — top speed 309 vs 306 km/h, range 740 vs 303 km, max takeoff weight 8,750 vs 8,000 kg, built 12 vs 50 units.
Specifications
|
AH-2 Rooivalk |
Atlas Oryx |
| Origin country |
🇿🇦 South Africa |
🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Denel |
Atlas |
| First flight |
15 January 1990 |
1 January 1986 |
| Year introduced |
2011 |
1987 |
| Number produced |
12 units |
50 units |
| Average unit price |
$40 million |
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| Wing area |
-- m² |
191.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
15.6 m |
15.6 m |
| Height |
5.2 m |
5.1 m |
| Length |
18.7 m |
15.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
309 km/h |
306 km/h |
| Operational range |
740 km |
303 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,096 m |
7,162 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,750 kg |
8,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
5,730 kg |
3,600 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,420 kW
|
2 x 1,400 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Atlas Oryx?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Atlas Oryx's 306 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Atlas Oryx?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Atlas Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Atlas Oryx?
The Atlas Oryx has a higher service ceiling at 7,162 meters (23,497 ft) compared to the AH-2 Rooivalk's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Atlas Oryx?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the Atlas Oryx's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Atlas Oryx?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Atlas Oryx's 15.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Atlas Oryx?
The Atlas Oryx entered service first in 1987, 24 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or Atlas Oryx?
The Atlas Oryx has been produced in greater numbers with 50 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.
