AH-1 Cobra vs A129 Mangusta
| American attack helicopter, distinguished for its service in the Vietnam War, designed for rapid frontline response and anti-armor operation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 7 September 1965 |
| Year of introduction | 1967 |
| Number produced | 1116 units |
| Average unit price | $13 million |
| 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 Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Agusta |
| First flight | 15 September 1983 |
| Year of introduction | 1990 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 277 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 232 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,391 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,579 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW ◉ |
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| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 560 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,724 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,530 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 664 kW ◉ |
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