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A129 Mangusta vs T129 ATAK

A129 Mangusta vs T129 ATAK at a glance — top speed 278 vs 281 km/h, range 510 vs 537 km, max takeoff weight 4,600 vs 5,056 kg.

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
TAI T129 ATAK military helicopters side profile drawing
🇹🇷 T129 ATAK
Specifications
A129 Mangusta T129 ATAK
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta TAI
First flight 15 September 1983 28 September 2009
Year introduced 1990 2014
Number produced 60 units N/A
Average unit price $22 million $50 million
Wing area -- m² 111.2 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 11.9 m
Height 3.4 m 3.4 m
Length 12.3 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 281 km/h
Operational range 510 km 537 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 5,056 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW 2 x 1,024 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK has a longer range at 537 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The A129 Mangusta has a higher service ceiling at 4,724 meters (15,498 ft) compared to the T129 ATAK's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,056 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the A129 Mangusta at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 24 years before the T129 ATAK which entered service in 2014.