AH-2 Rooivalk vs EC665 Tiger
| 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 |
| German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter |
| First flight | 27 April 1991 |
| Year of introduction | 2002 |
| Number produced | 180 units |
| Average unit price | $36 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 | 4.5 m |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 958 kW ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of AH-2 Rooivalk by Anthony Noble.