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AW109 vs A129 Mangusta

AW109 vs A129 Mangusta at a glance — top speed 311 vs 278 km/h, range 932 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 4,600 kg, built 124 vs 60 units.

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Specifications
AW109 A129 Mangusta
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Agusta
First flight 4 August 1971 15 September 1983
Year introduced 1976 1990
Number produced 124 units 60 units
Average unit price $8 million $22 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 11.9 m
Height 3.5 m 3.4 m
Length 13.0 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 932 km 510 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,724 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 4,600 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 664 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or A129 Mangusta?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or A129 Mangusta?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or A129 Mangusta?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or A129 Mangusta?
The A129 Mangusta has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,600 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or A129 Mangusta?
The AW109 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or A129 Mangusta?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the AW109 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or A129 Mangusta?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 14 years before the A129 Mangusta which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or A129 Mangusta?
The AW109 has been produced in greater numbers with 124 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.