A129 Mangusta vs EC665 Tiger
| Italian attack helicopter, designed in the 1980s, extensively deployed for reconnaissance, fire support, and anti-armour operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Agusta |
| First flight | 15 September 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter |
| First flight | 27 April 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 180 units |
| Average unit price | $36 million |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 510 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,724 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,530 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 664 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 2,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,200 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 958 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or EC665 Tiger?
The A129 Mangusta has a higher service ceiling at 4,724 meters (15,498 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the A129 Mangusta at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or EC665 Tiger?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 12 years before the EC665 Tiger which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has been produced in greater numbers with 180 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.