AH-2 Rooivalk vs Prachand
| South African attack helicopter, designed during the late 20th century, extensively deployed for peacekeeping missions in Africa. | |
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| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Denel |
| First flight | 15 January 1990 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| Indian unmanned aerial vehicle, commissioned in 2021, used for strategic reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition tasks. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 29 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Height | 5.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h |
| Operational range | 740 km |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,750 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,730 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,420 kW â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 6,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,068 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of AH-2 Rooivalk by Anthony Noble.