Denel Rooivalk

Denel Rooivalk
Land	Zuid-Afrika
Type	Aanvalshelikopter
Eerste vlucht	11 februari 1990
Gebouwd	12

De Denel Rooivalk (voorheen aangeduid als AH-2 en CSH-2) is een aanvalshelikopter vervaardigd door Denel Aviation uit Zuid-Afrika. Rooivalk is Afrikaans voor "Rode Valk", wat verwijst naar de kleine torenvalk. De ontwikkeling van het type begon in 1984 door de Atlas Aircraft Corporation, de ontwikkeling ervan is nauw verbonden met de Atlas Oryx-transporthelikopter, beide vliegtuigen zijn gebaseerd op de Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma en zijn tegelijkertijd met de ontwikkeling begonnen.

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Denel AH-2A Rooivalk
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Lokalisatie	Onbewust
Foto 's	64

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General Characteristics (Rooivalk Mk 1F)

The Denel Rooivalk (“Red Kestrel”) is a twin-engine, tandem-seat attack helicopter manufactured by Denel Aviation of South Africa. Developed from the dynamic components of the Aérospatiale Super Puma/Atlas Oryx, it was designed for anti-armour, ground suppression, and anti-helicopter missions, tailored to operate effectively in the harsh African environment with minimal support.

Property	Typical Value
Role	Attack Helicopter / Anti-Armour
Fabrikant	Denel Aviation (South Africa)
First Flight	February 11, 1990
Bemanning	2 (Pilot and Weapon Systems Officer, in stepped tandem)
Main Rotor Diameter	15.58 m (51 ft 1 in)
Length (overall)	18.73 m (61 ft 5 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	8,750 kg (19,290 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Engines: Two Turbomeca Makila 1K2 turboshaft engines.
Power Output (each): Approximately 1,420 kW (1,904 shp).
Rotor System: Four-blade main rotor and a five-blade tail rotor.
Design Features: Features a crash-resistant structure, low radar, visual, infrared, and acoustic signatures, and fixed wheeled undercarriage.
Avionics: Equipped with an advanced navigation suite (Doppler Radar, GPS), an electronic countermeasures suite (chaff and flare dispensers), and a nose-mounted gyro-stabilized sensor turret (TDATS) for targeting and tracking.
Cockpit: Stepped tandem cockpits with armour protection and a Thales TopOwl Helmet-Mounted Sight and Display (HMSD) system.

Performance and Armament

Maximum Speed: Up to 309 km/h (193 mph, 167 knots).
Cruise Speed: 278 km/h (173 mph, 150 knots) at sea level.
Service Ceiling: 6,100 m (20,000 ft).
Combat Range: Approximately 740 km (380 nautical miles) with internal fuel.
Rate of Climb: Approximately 13.3 m/s (2,620 ft/min).
Fixed Armament: One F2 20 mm cannon mounted beneath the nose (700 rounds).
External Hardpoints: Six underwing hardpoints for a total external ordnance load.
Typical Armament Options:
- Anti-Tank: 8 or 16 Mokopa ZT-6 long-range anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) (or Hellfire/HOT 3 missiles).
- Air-to-Air: MBDA Mistral or Denel V3C Darter air-to-air missiles.
- Rockets: 38 or 76 70 mm folding fin aerial rockets (FFAR).