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A129 Mangusta vs H145M / EC645

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
A129 Mangusta H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta Airbus Helicopters
First flight 15 September 1983 12 June 1999
Year introduced 1990 2002
Number produced 60 units 1500 units
Average unit price $22 million $25 million
Wingspan 11.9 m 10.8 m
Height 3.4 m 3.5 m
Length 12.3 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 510 km 660 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The A129 Mangusta and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta.

The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The A129 Mangusta first flew 16 years before the H145M / EC645 (1983 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or H145M / EC645?
The A129 Mangusta is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or H145M / EC645?
The A129 Mangusta has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,600 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the A129 Mangusta at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or H145M / EC645?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 12 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.