Comparison of Denel AH-2 Rooivalk and Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite

Attribute	Denel AH-2 Rooivalk ×	Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite ×
General
Manufacturer	Denel Aviation	Kaman Aerospace
Model	Denel AH-2 Rooivalk	Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite
Country	South Africa	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1990	1993
Manufactured to (year)	2007	1995
Type	Military Helicopters	Military Helicopters
Icao	RVAL	H2
Performance
Engine	2x 2 × Turbomeca Makila 1K2 turboshafts	2x 2 × General Electric T700-GE-401C
Power, hp (hp)	2,000	1,723
Max cruise speed (km/h)	278	222
Travel range (km)	1,130	1,000
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.616	0.631
Service ceiling (m)	6,096	5,486
Rate of climb (m/sec)	13.31	12.7
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	8,750	6,124
Max payload (kg)	3,560	2,300
Fuel tank capacity (l)	1,855	1,802
Dimensions
Seats	2	3
Cabin height (m)	-	1.42
Cabin width (m)	-	1.78
Cabin length (m)	-	2.05
Exterior length (m)	18.73	15.9
Tail height (m)	5.19	4.5
Fuselage diameter (m)	-	2
Wing span (m)	15.58	13.4
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets