A129 Mangusta vs H160M Guépard
The A129 Mangusta and the H160M Guépard are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and Airbus Helicopters respectively. Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 880 km for the H160M Guépard. The H160M Guépard operates at altitudes up to 5,900 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta. The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 1 for the H160M Guépard. The A129 Mangusta first flew 32 years before the H160M Guépard (1983 vs 2015).
| Italian attack helicopter, designed in the 1980s, extensively deployed for reconnaissance, fire support, and anti-armour operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Agusta |
| First flight | 15 September 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| French multi-role helicopter, predominantly utilized for military services and receivied first deployment in 2021. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 13 March 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 510 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,724 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,530 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 332 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 880 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,240 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 478 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a longer range at 880 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or H160M Guépard?
The A129 Mangusta is longer at 12.3 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or H160M Guépard?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 31 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or H160M Guépard?
The A129 Mangusta has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.