A129 Mangusta vs EC665 Tiger

Overview

The A129 Mangusta and the EC665 Tiger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and Eurocopter respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 800 km for the EC665 Tiger. The A129 Mangusta operates at altitudes up to 4,724 m compared to 2,000 m for the EC665 Tiger.

The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 180 for the EC665 Tiger. Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $36M for the EC665 Tiger. The A129 Mangusta first flew 8 years before the EC665 Tiger (1983 vs 1991).

Italian attack helicopter, designed in the 1980s, extensively deployed for reconnaissance, fire support, and anti-armour operations.
Agusta A129 Mangusta Helicopter profile drawing
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.
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger Helicopter profile drawing
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
Height 3.4 m
Length 12.3 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h
Operational range 510 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW
Wingspan 4.5 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 15.8 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h
Operational range 800 km
Service ceiling 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg
Empty weight 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 479 kW

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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.