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A129 Mangusta vs Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"

A129 Mangusta vs Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" at a glance — top speed 278 vs 315 km/h, range 510 vs 460 km, max takeoff weight 4,600 vs 10,800 kg, built 60 vs 19 units.

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Specifications
A129 Mangusta Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta Kamov
First flight 15 September 1983 17 June 1982
Year introduced 1990 1995
Number produced 60 units 19 units
Average unit price $22 million $16 million
Wingspan 11.9 m 14.5 m
Height 3.4 m 4.9 m
Length 12.3 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 510 km 460 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 10,800 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 7,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW 2 x 1,641 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The A129 Mangusta has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 5 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The A129 Mangusta has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 19 units of the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".