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AH-1W Super Cobra vs A129 Mangusta

AH-1W Super Cobra vs A129 Mangusta at a glance — top speed 350 vs 278 km/h, range 587 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 6,690 vs 4,600 kg, built 222 vs 60 units.

Bell AH-1W Super Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1W Super Cobra
Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
Specifications
AH-1W Super Cobra A129 Mangusta
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Agusta
First flight -- 15 September 1983
Year introduced 1986 1990
Number produced 222 units 60 units
Average unit price -- $22 million
Wing area 140.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.9 m 11.9 m
Height 4.2 m 3.4 m
Length 17.7 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 350 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 587 km 510 km
Service ceiling 3,700 m 4,724 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,690 kg 4,600 kg
Empty weight 4,627 kg 2,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,260 kW 2 x 664 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1W Super Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-1W Super Cobra is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1W Super Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-1W Super Cobra has a longer range at 587 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1W Super Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The A129 Mangusta has a higher service ceiling at 4,724 meters (15,498 ft) compared to the AH-1W Super Cobra's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1W Super Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-1W Super Cobra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,690 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1W Super Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-1W Super Cobra is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1W Super Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-1W Super Cobra entered service first in 1986, 4 years before the A129 Mangusta which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1W Super Cobra or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-1W Super Cobra has been produced in greater numbers with 222 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.