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 Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Denel |
First flight | 15 January 1990 |
Year of introduction | 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 Helicopter |
Manufacturer | HAL |
First flight | 29 March 2010 |
Year of introduction | 2021 |
Number produced | 19 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
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 ◉ |
Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
Length | 15.8 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 6,500 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 2,250 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,068 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of AH-2 Rooivalk by Anthony Noble.