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A129 Mangusta vs OH-1 Ninja

A129 Mangusta vs OH-1 Ninja at a glance — top speed 278 vs 278 km/h, range 510 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 4,600 vs 4,000 kg, built 60 vs 38 units.

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 MangustaFull specs
Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 NinjaFull specs
Specifications
A129 Mangusta OH-1 Ninja
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta Kawasaki
First flight 15 September 1983 6 August 1996
Year introduced 1990 2000
Number produced 60 units 38 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wingspan 11.9 m 11.6 m
Height 3.4 m 3.8 m
Length 12.3 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 510 km 550 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 4,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 4,000 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 2,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW 2 x 664 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or OH-1 Ninja?
Both the A129 Mangusta and OH-1 Ninja have a maximum speed of 278 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a longer range at 550 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher service ceiling at 4,880 meters (16,010 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or OH-1 Ninja?
The A129 Mangusta has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,600 kg compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or OH-1 Ninja?
The A129 Mangusta is longer at 12.3 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or OH-1 Ninja?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 10 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or OH-1 Ninja?
The A129 Mangusta has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.