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AH-64 Apache vs A129 Mangusta

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache A129 Mangusta
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Agusta
First flight 30 September 1975 15 September 1983
Year introduced 1984 1990
Number produced 2400 units 60 units
Average unit price $33 million $22 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 11.9 m
Height 5.0 m 3.4 m
Length 17.7 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 480 km 510 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 4,724 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 4,600 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 2,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 664 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or A129 Mangusta?
The A129 Mangusta has a longer range at 510 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the A129 Mangusta at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 6 years before the A129 Mangusta which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or A129 Mangusta?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.