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A129 Mangusta
Agusta · Italy
Entering service in 1988, the Mangusta was the first attack helicopter designed and produced entirely in Western Europe. It was small, agile, and featured a fully digitized mission management system, making it an excellent scout and tank-hunter in the mountainous terrain of Italy.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 278 km/h |
| Range | 510 km |
| Ceiling | 4,725 m |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Gem 2-1004D turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
8x TOW anti-tank missiles; 70mm or 81mm rocket pods.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
V-22 Osprey →
Helicopter
A129 Mangusta
Agusta · Italy
Entering service in 1988, the Mangusta was the first attack helicopter designed and produced entirely in Western Europe. It was small, agile, and featured a fully digitized mission management system, making it an excellent scout and tank-hunter in the mountainous terrain of Italy.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 278 km/h |
| Range | 510 km |
| Ceiling | 4,725 m |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Gem 2-1004D turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
8x TOW anti-tank missiles; 70mm or 81mm rocket pods.