AH-2 Rooivalk vs A129 Mangusta
| 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 Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Denel |
| First flight | 15 January 1990 |
| Year of introduction | 2011 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| Italian attack helicopter, designed in the 1980s, extensively deployed for reconnaissance, fire support, and anti-armour operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Agusta |
| First flight | 15 September 1983 |
| Year of introduction | 1990 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,750 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,730 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,420 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 560 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,724 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,530 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 664 kW ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of AH-2 Rooivalk by Anthony Noble.