Z-10 vs AH-2 Rooivalk
| Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army. |
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| Origin country |
🇨🇳 China
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| Category |
Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer |
Changhe |
| First flight |
29 April 2003 |
| Year of introduction |
2012 |
| Number produced |
109 units
|
| Average unit price |
$-- million
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| 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
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| Category |
Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer |
Denel |
| First flight |
15 January 1990 |
| Year of introduction |
2011 |
| Number produced |
12 units
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| Average unit price |
$40 million
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| Height |
3.9 m
◉
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| Length |
14.2 m
◉
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| Maximum speed |
300 km/h
◉
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| Operational range |
-- km
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| Service ceiling |
6,400 m
◉
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| Max. takeoff weight |
7,000 kg
◉
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| Empty weight |
5,540 kg
◉
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| Total thrust |
2 x 1,000 kW
◉
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|
| Height |
5.2 m
◉
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| Length |
18.7 m
◉
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| Maximum speed |
309 km/h
◉
|
| Operational range |
740 km
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| Service ceiling |
6,096 m
◉
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| Max. takeoff weight |
8,750 kg
◉
|
| Empty weight |
5,730 kg
◉
|
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,420 kW
◉
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Photo of Z-10 by Alert5.
Photo of AH-2 Rooivalk by Anthony Noble.