Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Denel AH-2 Rooivalk (Kestrel) Dedicated Two-Seat Attack Helicopter.
2 x Turbomeca Makila 1K2 turboshaft engines developing 1,845 horsepower each and driving a four-blade main rotor and a five-blade tail rotor.
Propulsion
173 mph
278 kph | 150 kts
Max Speed
20,000 ft
6,096 m | 4 miles
Service Ceiling
438 miles
705 km | 381 nm
Operational Range
2,620 ft/min
799 m/min
Rate-of-Climb