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AH-2 Rooivalk vs A129 Mangusta

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 AH-2 Rooivalk
Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
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Specifications
AH-2 Rooivalk A129 Mangusta
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Denel Agusta
First flight 15 January 1990 15 September 1983
Year introduced 2011 1990
Number produced 12 units 60 units
Average unit price $40 million $22 million
Wingspan 15.6 m 11.9 m
Height 5.2 m 3.4 m
Length 18.7 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 740 km 510 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,724 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,750 kg 4,600 kg
Empty weight 5,730 kg 2,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,420 kW 2 x 664 kW
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Overview

The AH-2 Rooivalk and the A129 Mangusta are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Denel and Agusta respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta. The AH-2 Rooivalk has an operational range of 740 km vs 510 km for the A129 Mangusta. The AH-2 Rooivalk operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta.

The AH-2 Rooivalk has been produced in 12 units vs 60 for the A129 Mangusta. Unit cost is $40M for the AH-2 Rooivalk vs $22M for the A129 Mangusta. The A129 Mangusta first flew 7 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk (1983 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-2 Rooivalk or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-2 Rooivalk or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a longer range at 740 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-2 Rooivalk or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-2 Rooivalk 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-2 Rooivalk or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-2 Rooivalk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,750 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-2 Rooivalk or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-2 Rooivalk or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-2 Rooivalk is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the A129 Mangusta at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-2 Rooivalk or A129 Mangusta?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 21 years before the AH-2 Rooivalk which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-2 Rooivalk or A129 Mangusta?
The A129 Mangusta has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 12 units of the AH-2 Rooivalk.