It has been claimed that some SAAF officials were of the viewpoint that the Rooivalk was a direct threat to fixed-wing aircraft, particularly in light of the diminishing defence budget, and sought its termination.
Algúns funcionarios da SAAF consideraron que o Rooivalk era unha ameaza directa para os avións de á fixa, principalmente debido á diminución do orzamento de defensa, e solicitaron o fin do proxecto.