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Agusta A.129 Mangusta
( Mongoose )





An anti-tank helicopter grown from the
A 109, the Mangusta was the first attack
helicopter to be designed and produced
wholly in Europe



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





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