A129 Mangusta vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The A129 Mangusta and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.3x the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg. The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 9 years before the A129 Mangusta (1974 vs 1983).
| 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 |
| American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 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—‰ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 11 years before the A129 Mangusta which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.