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A129 Mangusta vs Mi-28 Havoc

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
Mil Mi-28 Havoc military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-28 Havoc
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Specifications
A129 Mangusta Mi-28 Havoc
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta Mil
First flight 15 September 1983 10 November 1982
Year introduced 1990 2006
Number produced 60 units 126 units
Average unit price $22 million $15 million
Wingspan 11.9 m 17.2 m
Height 3.4 m 4.7 m
Length 12.3 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 510 km 435 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 8,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW 2 x 1,641 kW
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Overview

The A129 Mangusta and the Mi-28 Havoc are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 324 km/h for the Mi-28 Havoc. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 435 km for the Mi-28 Havoc. The Mi-28 Havoc operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-28 Havoc is 2.6x the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.

The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 126 for the Mi-28 Havoc. Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $15M for the Mi-28 Havoc. The Mi-28 Havoc first flew 1 years before the A129 Mangusta (1982 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-28 Havoc?
The A129 Mangusta has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 435 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-28 Havoc?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Mi-28 Havoc at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-28 Havoc?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 16 years before the Mi-28 Havoc which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has been produced in greater numbers with 126 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.