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A129 Mangusta vs Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
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Specifications
A129 Mangusta Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta Kamov
First flight 15 September 1983 25 June 1997
Year introduced 1990 2011
Number produced 60 units 196 units
Average unit price $22 million $16 million
Wing area -- m² 330.3 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 7.8 m
Height 3.4 m 5.0 m
Length 12.3 m 15.9 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 300 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 7,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW 2 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The A129 Mangusta and the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 300 km/h for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 460 km for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta. At 10,800 kg MTOW, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is 2.3x the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.

The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 196 for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $16M for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The A129 Mangusta first flew 14 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B (1983 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The A129 Mangusta has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B 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-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B 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-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 21 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has been produced in greater numbers with 196 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.