Comparison of Denel AH-2 Rooivalk and Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican

Attribute	Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican ×	Denel AH-2 Rooivalk ×
General
Manufacturer	Sikorsky Helicopter	Denel Aviation
Model	Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican	Denel AH-2 Rooivalk
Country	United States	South Africa
Manufactured from (year)	1967	1990
Manufactured to (year)	1994	2007
Type	Military Helicopters	Military Helicopters
Icao	HH3F	RVAL
Performance
Engine	2x 2 × General Electric T58-10 turboshafts	2x 2 × Turbomeca Makila 1K2 turboshafts
Power, hp (hp)	1,500	2,000
Max cruise speed (km/h)	265	278
Travel range (km)	1,445	1,130
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.308	0.616
Service ceiling (m)	6,401	6,096
Rate of climb (m/sec)	11.28	13.31
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	10,002	8,750
Max payload (kg)	3,630	3,560
Fuel tank capacity (l)	4,069	1,855
Dimensions
Seats	28	2
Cabin height (m)	1.82	-
Cabin width (m)	2	-
Exterior length (m)	22.3	18.73
Tail height (m)	5.51	5.19
Fuselage diameter (m)	2.4	-
Wing span (m)	19	15.58
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets