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A129 Mangusta vs Prachand

A129 Mangusta vs Prachand at a glance — top speed 278 vs 280 km/h, range 510 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 4,600 vs 5,800 kg, built 60 vs 19 units.

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
HAL Prachand military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Prachand
Specifications
A129 Mangusta Prachand
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta HAL
First flight 15 September 1983 29 March 2010
Year introduced 1990 2021
Number produced 60 units 19 units
Average unit price $22 million $32.6 million
Wingspan 11.9 m 13.2 m
Height 3.4 m 4.4 m
Length 12.3 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 510 km 700 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 2,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW 2 x 1,068 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or Prachand?
The Prachand 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 Prachand?
The Prachand has a longer range at 700 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or Prachand?
The Prachand has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or Prachand?
The Prachand has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or Prachand?
The Prachand is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or Prachand?
The Prachand is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the A129 Mangusta at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or Prachand?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 31 years before the Prachand which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or Prachand?
The A129 Mangusta has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 19 units of the Prachand.