Denel Rooivalk | |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Type | Attack helicopter |
| First flight | 11 February 1990 |
| Built | 12 |
The Denel Rooivalk (previously designated AH-2 and CSH-2) is an attack helicopter manufactured by Denel Aviation of South Africa. Rooivalk is Afrikaans for “Red Falcon”, which refers to the lesser kestrel. Development of the type began in 1984 by the Atlas Aircraft Corporation, its development is closely connected to the Atlas Oryx transport helicopter, both aircraft being based on the Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma and having started development at the same time.
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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 |
| Manufacturer | Denel Aviation (South Africa) |
| First Flight | February 11, 1990 |
| Crew | 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).
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