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A129 Mangusta vs 407

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
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Specifications
A129 Mangusta 407
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta Bell
First flight 15 September 1983 29 June 1995
Year introduced 1990 1996
Number produced 60 units 1600 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 10.7 m
Height 3.4 m 3.6 m
Length 12.3 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 510 km 600 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 1,210 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Overview

The A129 Mangusta and the 407 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 260 km/h for the 407. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 600 km for the 407. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta.

The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 1,600 for the 407. The A129 Mangusta first flew 12 years before the 407 (1983 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or 407?
The A129 Mangusta is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or 407?
The 407 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or 407?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or 407?
The A129 Mangusta has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,600 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or 407?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or 407?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 6 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or 407?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.