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.
Picture of AH-1 Cobra
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Category Military Helicopters
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.
Picture of A129 Mangusta
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta
First flight 15 September 1983
Year of introduction 1990
Number produced 60 units
Average unit price $22 million
Wingspan 13.4 m โ—‰
Height 4.4 m โ—‰
Length 17.8 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 277 km/h โ—‰
Operational range 232 km โ—‰
Service ceiling 6,096 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 5,579 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW โ—‰
3-view profile of AH-1 Cobra
Wingspan 11.9 m โ—‰
Height 3.4 m โ—‰
Length 12.3 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 278 km/h โ—‰
Operational range 560 km โ—‰
Service ceiling 4,724 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 2,530 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW โ—‰
3-view profile of A129 Mangusta

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