Denel Aviation AH-2 (CSH-2) Rooivalk
Attack Helicopter
The Denel Aviation AH-2 Rooivalk is a twin-engined two-seat multi-role combat helicopter produced by the South African manufacturer Denel (Pty) Ltd, initially developed by Atlas Aircraft Corporation.
The Denel AH-2 uses the dynamic components of the
Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma. It seems that the production line is closed after only 12 built series helicopters.
| Propulsion | 2 Turboshaft Engines |
| Engine Model | Turbomeca Makila 1K2 |
| Engine Power (each) | 1715 kW | 2300 shp |
| Speed | 309 km/h | 167 kts
192 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 6.096 m | 20.000 ft |
| Range | 700 km | 378 NM
435 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 5.910 kg | 13.029 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 8.750 kg | 19.290 lbs |
| Rotor Blades (main/tail) | 4/5 |
| Main Rotor Diameter | 15,58 m | 51 ft 1 in |
| Tail Rotor Diameter | 3,05 m | 10 ft 0 in |
| Rotor Disc Area | 190,6 m² | 2052 ft² |
| Length (Fuselage) | 16,39 m | 53 ft 9 in |
| Length | 18,73 m | 61 ft 5 in |
| Height | 5,19 m | 17 ft 0 in |
| First Flight | 29.09.1990 (Atlas XH-2) |
| Production Status | in production |
| ICAO Code | RVAL |
| Data for (Version) | Denel AH-2 Rooivalk |
