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A129 Mangusta vs MBB Bo 105

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
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Specifications
A129 Mangusta MBB Bo 105
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta MBB
First flight 15 September 1983 16 February 1967
Year introduced 1990 1970
Number produced 60 units 1500 units
Average unit price $22 million $550K
Wingspan 11.9 m 9.8 m
Height 3.4 m 3.0 m
Length 12.3 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 510 km 657 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 5,182 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 1,675 kg
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW 2 x 332 kW
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Overview

The A129 Mangusta and the MBB Bo 105 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and MBB respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 270 km/h for the MBB Bo 105. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 657 km for the MBB Bo 105. The MBB Bo 105 operates at altitudes up to 5,182 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta.

The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 1,500 for the MBB Bo 105. Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $0.55M for the MBB Bo 105. The MBB Bo 105 first flew 16 years before the A129 Mangusta (1967 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or MBB Bo 105?
The A129 Mangusta is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the MBB Bo 105's 270 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or MBB Bo 105?
The A129 Mangusta has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,600 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or MBB Bo 105?
The A129 Mangusta is longer at 12.3 meters compared to the MBB Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or MBB Bo 105?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the MBB Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 20 years before the A129 Mangusta which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.