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A129 Mangusta vs AW249 Fenice

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
Leonardo AW249 Fenice military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 AW249 Fenice
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Specifications
A129 Mangusta AW249 Fenice
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta Leonardo
First flight 15 September 1983 12 August 2022
Year introduced 1990 --
Number produced 60 units N/A
Average unit price $22 million --
Wingspan 11.9 m 14.6 m
Height 3.4 m 4.3 m
Length 12.3 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 510 km 796 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 8,300 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 934 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or AW249 Fenice?
The AW249 Fenice is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or AW249 Fenice?
The AW249 Fenice has a longer range at 796 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or AW249 Fenice?
The AW249 Fenice has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or AW249 Fenice?
The AW249 Fenice has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,300 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or AW249 Fenice?
The AW249 Fenice is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.