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AH-1 Cobra vs A129 Mangusta

Bell AH-1 Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1 Cobra
Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
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Specifications
AH-1 Cobra A129 Mangusta
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Agusta
First flight 7 September 1965 15 September 1983
Year introduced 1967 1990
Number produced 1116 units 60 units
Average unit price $13 million $22 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 11.9 m
Height 4.4 m 3.4 m
Length 17.8 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 277 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 570 km 510 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,724 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 4,600 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 2,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 664 kW
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Overview

The AH-1 Cobra and the A129 Mangusta are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Agusta respectively.

Top speed is 277 km/h for the AH-1 Cobra vs 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta. The AH-1 Cobra has an operational range of 570 km vs 510 km for the A129 Mangusta. The AH-1 Cobra operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta.

The AH-1 Cobra has been produced in 1,116 units vs 60 for the A129 Mangusta. Unit cost is $13M for the AH-1 Cobra vs $22M for the A129 Mangusta. The AH-1 Cobra first flew 18 years before the A129 Mangusta (1965 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The A129 Mangusta is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 277 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-1 Cobra has a longer range at 570 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-1 Cobra is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-1 Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the AH-1 Cobra at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-1 Cobra entered service first in 1967, 23 years before the A129 Mangusta which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1 Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-1 Cobra has been produced in greater numbers with 1,116 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.