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A129 Mangusta vs T129 ATAK

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
TAI T129 ATAK military helicopters side profile drawing
🇹🇷 T129 ATAK
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Specifications
A129 Mangusta T129 ATAK
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta TAI
First flight 15 September 1983 28 September 2009
Year introduced 1990 2014
Number produced 60 units N/A
Average unit price $22 million $50 million
Wing area -- m² 111.2 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 11.9 m
Height 3.4 m 3.4 m
Length 12.3 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 281 km/h
Operational range 510 km 537 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 5,056 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 1,024 kW
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Overview

The A129 Mangusta and the T129 ATAK are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and TAI respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 281 km/h for the T129 ATAK. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 537 km for the T129 ATAK. The A129 Mangusta operates at altitudes up to 4,724 m compared to 4,572 m for the T129 ATAK.

Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $50M for the T129 ATAK. The A129 Mangusta first flew 26 years before the T129 ATAK (1983 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK has a longer range at 537 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The A129 Mangusta has a higher service ceiling at 4,724 meters (15,498 ft) compared to the T129 ATAK's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,056 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the A129 Mangusta at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or T129 ATAK?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 24 years before the T129 ATAK which entered service in 2014.