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A129 Mangusta vs SA340 Gazelle

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
Aérospatiale SA340 Gazelle military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA340 Gazelle
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Specifications
A129 Mangusta SA340 Gazelle
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta Aérospatiale
First flight 15 September 1983 7 April 1967
Year introduced 1990 1971
Number produced 60 units 1775 units
Average unit price $22 million $1.7 million
Wingspan 11.9 m 10.5 m
Height 3.4 m 3.2 m
Length 12.3 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 510 km 361 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 4,450 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 2,100 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 1,009 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 1 x 650 kW
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Overview

The A129 Mangusta and the SA340 Gazelle are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 310 km/h for the SA340 Gazelle. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 361 km for the SA340 Gazelle. The A129 Mangusta operates at altitudes up to 4,724 m compared to 4,450 m for the SA340 Gazelle. At 4,600 kg MTOW, the A129 Mangusta is 2.2x the SA340 Gazelle's 2,100 kg.

The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 1,775 for the SA340 Gazelle. Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $1.7M for the SA340 Gazelle. The SA340 Gazelle first flew 16 years before the A129 Mangusta (1967 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or SA340 Gazelle?
The A129 Mangusta has a longer range at 510 km compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 361 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or SA340 Gazelle?
The A129 Mangusta has a higher service ceiling at 4,724 meters (15,498 ft) compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 4,450 meters (14,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or SA340 Gazelle?
The A129 Mangusta has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,600 kg compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 2,100 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or SA340 Gazelle?
The A129 Mangusta is longer at 12.3 meters compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or SA340 Gazelle?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the SA340 Gazelle at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle entered service first in 1971, 19 years before the A129 Mangusta which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,775 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.