Group : Attack Helicopters
Status : Active
Origin : South Africa
Contractor : Denel
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1999
First Flight : April 1990
Total Production : 16

The CSH-2 Rooivalk is an attack helicopter designed and manufactured by Denel and Atlas for the South African military. The Rooivalk concept is very close to the combat-proven AH-64 Apache, but adapted to the African operations theater. Its weapon options include air-to-air missiles for self-defense, Mokopa anti-tank missiles, unguided rockets and a 20mm cannon.

The Rooivalk is able to operate day/night, all-weather conditions being supported by an IR-camera, TV and laser designator mounted in the nose of the aircraft. Rooivalk helicopter and Mokopa missile is a powerful combination such as the Apache helicopter and Hellfire missile. The Rooivalk is also compatible with Hellfire and Hot 3 anti-tank missiles as well as Darter air-to-air missiles.

The South African Air Force remains the sole operator of the Rooivalk attack helicopter to date.