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Agusta A.129 Mangusta


An anti-tank helicopter grown from the A109, the Mangusta ( Mongoose ) was the first attack helicopter to be designed and produced wholly in Europe

Sept 28, 2009: First flight of
the Turkish T129 variant


Rotor diameter: 12 m
Length: 14 m
Height: 3.30 m
Weight: 2530 kg - Max: 3700
Engine: 2 Rolls-Royce Gem of 815 hp
Speed: Max: 270 km/h
Range: 550 km
Service Ceiling: 3290 m





Thanks Cascinacosta



The following photos were taken by Borivoj Radojcic at the Murska Sobota Airshow 1997 (Slovenia)


Notice the Agusta-Bell AB.205 (Huey) in the background





Database:
A129 Mangusta production list

Related News:
Turkey start negotiations for 51 A129 Mar 30, 2007
T129 variant maiden flight Sep 28, 2009

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