AH-64 Apache vs A129 Mangusta
| American attack helicopter, developed during the Cold War, most famous for significant deployments in Gulf War and Afghanistan conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 30 September 1975 |
| Year of introduction | 1984 |
| Number produced | 2400 units |
| Average unit price | $33 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 Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Agusta |
| First flight | 15 September 1983 |
| Year of introduction | 1990 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 265 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 485 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,670 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,107 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 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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