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A129 Mangusta vs Z-19

A129 Mangusta vs Z-19 at a glance — top speed 278 vs 280 km/h, range 510 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 4,600 vs 4,250 kg, built 60 vs 186 units.

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 MangustaFull specs
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Specifications
A129 Mangusta Z-19
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta Harbin
First flight 15 September 1983 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1990 2012
Number produced 60 units 186 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area -- m² 111.8 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 11.9 m
Height 3.4 m 4.0 m
Length 12.3 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 510 km 700 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or Z-19?
The Z-19 is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or Z-19?
The A129 Mangusta has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,600 kg compared to the Z-19's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or Z-19?
The A129 Mangusta is longer at 12.3 meters compared to the Z-19's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or Z-19?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 22 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or Z-19?
The Z-19 has been produced in greater numbers with 186 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.