Denel AH-2 Rooivalk
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The Denel AH-2 Rooivalk (previously designated CSH-2) is an attack helicopter manufactured by Denel of South Africa. Rooivalk is Afrikaans for Red Kestrel. The South African Air Force (SAAF) ordered 12 Rooivalk AH-2As the first of which entered service in July 1999. The helicopters are flown by 16 Squadron which is based at AFB Bloemspruit near Bloemfontein.

The Denel AH-2 Rooivalk (previously designated CSH-2) is manufactured by Denel Aerospace Systems of South Africa. Rooivalk is Afrikaans for "Red Kestrel".1
Finally we have the Denel AH-2 Rooivalk which is the new attack helicopter for the UN army.2
why 12 Denel AH-2 Rooivalks in the South African's Air Force 16 squadron have been put in storage rather than remaining operational, Business Day reported on Friday. Democratic A ...3
The South African Denel AH-2 Rooivalk attack helicopter is perfectly suited to replace ROKA's current inventory of attack helicopters.4

Made by Denel.

It is the successor of the Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma .

The Denel AH-2 Rooivalk (previously designated CSH-2) is an attack helicopter manufactured by Denel of South Africa. Rooivalk is Afrikaans for "Red Kestrel". The ... en.wikipedia.5
The Denel AH-2 Rooivalk project was begun in early 1984 by Atlas Aircraft Corporation, the predecessor of Denel Aviation.6
The Denel AH-2 Rooivalk (previously designated CSH-2) is a modern attack helicopter manufactured by Denel Aerospace Systems of South Africa.7
Height Main
5.19 m
Height Alt
17
Predecessor
Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma
Length Alt
61
Ferry Range Alt
49740.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
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* List of attack aircraft* List of helicopters
Range Main
740.0
Loaded Weight Main
7500.0
Type Of Prop
turboshafts
More General
Internal fuel capacity: 1
854 L
Introduced
1999
Status
Active service
Developed From
Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma
Range More
at sea level
Cruise Speed Main
278.0
Power Alt
1904.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
19290.0
Ceiling Main
6
100 m
Number Built
12
Crew
2
Never Exceed Speed Main
309.0
Loaded Weight Alt
16535.0
Max Takeoff Weight Main
8750.0
Unit Cost
4.0E7
Armament
4200.0
Cruise Speed Alt
10380.0
Area Main
190.60 m²
Cruise Speed More
at sea level
Primary user
South African Air Force
Ferry Range More
91500.0
Span Alt
51
Plane Or Copter?
copter
Never Exceed Speed Alt
11580.0
Engine(prop)
Turbomeca Makila 1K2
Manufacturer
Denel
First Flight
1967
Climb Rate Main
13.3 m-s
Power Main
1420.0
Number Of Props
2
Climb Rate Alt
2620.0
Length Main
18.73 m
Span Main
15.58 m
Area Alt
2052.1
Range Alt
26220.0
Similar Aircraft
* AH-64 Apache* Kamov Ka-50* Mil Mi-28
Related
* Atlas XH-1 Alpha* Aerospatiale Puma
Empty Weight Main
5730.0
Ceiling Alt
20000.0
Ferry Range Main
1335.0
Empty Weight Alt
12632.0
Category
Military helicopters
South African attack aircraft 1990-1999

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