A129 Mangusta Italian Attack Helicopter
A129 Mangusta
Attack Helicopter
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Basic Information
Name
A129 Mangusta Italian Attack Helicopter
Designation
A129 Mangusta
Alternate Designation
A129 Mangusta; Mongoose
Equipment Type
Attack Helicopter
Manufacturer
Leonardo Helicopters
Date of Introduction
1989
Description
The A129 Mangusta is an attack helicopter developed to meet the requirements of the Italian Army by the Agusta company. It performs anti-tank, fire support, escort, and scout missions with air-to-air engagement capability. Advanced electro-optic sensors have been integrated in the A129 to achieve all-weather, day/night operation capability. Weapon options for the A129 include up to 8 TOW2A anti-tank missiles, 81mm rockets, gun pods, and air-to-air missiles. The A129 attack helicopter was successful deployed with the Italian Army in Somalia and Angola. Current Italian Army A129 Mangusta attack helicopters will be upgraded to the more capable A129 International standard.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Diesel (825 hp)
Max Speed
266.4 km/h
Cruise Speed
250.0 km/h
Range
750.0 km
Service Ceiling
4725 m
Rotor Diameter
11.90 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Attack Helicopters
Status
Active
Origin
Italy
Contractor
Leonardo Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1989
Total Production
45
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
2
Main Rotor Blades
4
Number of Engines
2
Dimensions — Height
3.9 meter
Dimensions — Length
14.5 meter
Dimensions — Main Rotor Diameter
1.2 meter
Dimensions — Width
3.7 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
4,100 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
4,725 meter
Power — Max Power at TakeOff
1,650 shp
Speed — Cruise Speed
69.5 mps
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
74 mps
Time — Flight Endurance
2.5 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: AGM-114K Hellfire II (8)
Item 2
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: BGM-71E TOW 2A (8)
Item 3
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: HOT (8)
Item 4
Turboshaft Engines: Gem 2 Mk1004 (2)
Variants
Variant 1
A129 Mangusta
Variant 2
AW129 International
Details
Country of Origin
Italy
Category
Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
A
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000410
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
14.5 m
Width
3.6 m
Height
3.9 m
Weight
4100 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (2)
Italy
Turkey
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