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A129 Mangusta vs Mi-24 Hind

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
Mil Mi-24 Hind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-24 Hind
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Specifications
A129 Mangusta Mi-24 Hind
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta Mil
First flight 15 September 1983 19 September 1969
Year introduced 1990 1972
Number produced 60 units 2648 units
Average unit price $22 million $12 million
Wingspan 11.9 m 6.5 m
Height 3.4 m 5.5 m
Length 12.3 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 330 km/h
Operational range 510 km 450 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 5,120 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 7,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 0
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Overview

The A129 Mangusta and the Mi-24 Hind are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 450 km for the Mi-24 Hind. The Mi-24 Hind operates at altitudes up to 5,120 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the Mi-24 Hind is 2.5x the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.

The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 2,648 for the Mi-24 Hind. Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $12M for the Mi-24 Hind. The Mi-24 Hind first flew 14 years before the A129 Mangusta (1969 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-24 Hind?
The A129 Mangusta has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher service ceiling at 5,120 meters (16,797 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-24 Hind?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Mi-24 Hind at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind entered service first in 1972, 18 years before the A129 Mangusta which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has been produced in greater numbers with 2,648 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.