The Denel Rooivalk (previously designated AH-2 and CSH-2) is an attack helicopter manufactured by Denel of South Africa. Rooivalk is Afrikaans for "Red Kestrel". The South African Air Force (SAAF) ordered 12 Rooivalks, designated the Rooivalk Mk 1 in SAAF service, the first of was officially handed over in April 2011. The helicopters are flown by 16 Squadron, which is based at AFB Bloemspruit near Bloemfontein.
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max takeoff weight alt |
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climb rate main |
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range more |
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power alt |
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power main |
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height main |
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range main |
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area alt |
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First Flight |
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jet or prop? |
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never exceed speed alt |
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ferry range alt |
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empty weight alt |
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plane or copter? |
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ceiling alt |
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max takeoff weight main |
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cruise speed more |
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never exceed speed main |
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ferry range more |
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is aircraft attack of |