SYSTEM OVERVIEW
South African indigenous attack helicopter based on Super Puma. Features 20mm cannon, TOW missiles, 68mm rockets. World-renowned indigenous capability.
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Rooivalk Mk1 - Denel
ADVANTAGES
- Purpose-designed for African combat conditions
- High-altitude capability (designed for Highveld)
- Integrated FLIR and laser designator
- Self-protection suite
- South African indigenous design
DISADVANTAGES
- Limited export success (only South Africa operates it)
- High unit and lifecycle cost
- Small production run limits parts availability
- Technology partnership challenges
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CREW2 (Tandem)
ENGINE2x Turbomeca Makila 1K2 Turboshaft, 1,877 Shp Each
ARMAMENT20mm F2 Cannon, Mokopa ATGMs, 70mm Forges Zeebrugge Rockets, Mistral AAMs
LENGTH M18.7
RANGE KM740
WEIGHT KG8750
MAX SPEED KMH309
ROTOR DIAMETER M15.6
SERVICE CEILING M6100
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Sensor suite integration on this hull class gives it anti-submarine capability well above its tonnage class.