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A129 Mangusta vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
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Specifications
A129 Mangusta Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta Mil
First flight 15 September 1983 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1990 1977
Number produced 60 units 12000 units
Average unit price $22 million $15 million
Wingspan 11.9 m 21.3 m
Height 3.4 m 4.8 m
Length 12.3 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 510 km 800 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Overview

The A129 Mangusta and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 800 km for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 2.8x the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.

The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 8 years before the A129 Mangusta (1975 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The A129 Mangusta is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 13 years before the A129 Mangusta which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.