A129 Mangusta vs AW139
The A129 Mangusta and the AW139 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and AgustaWestland respectively. Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 310 km/h for the AW139. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 1,061 km for the AW139. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta. The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 1,100 for the AW139. Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $15M for the AW139. The A129 Mangusta first flew 18 years before the AW139 (1983 vs 2001).
| 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 introduced | 1990 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 3 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 1100 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 510 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,724 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,530 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 332 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,061 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,622 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 571 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or AW139?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or AW139?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or AW139?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or AW139?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or AW139?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or AW139?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or AW139?
The A129 Mangusta entered service first in 1990, 13 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or AW139?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.