Agusta A129 Mangusta
1983 · Twin-engine intermediate turbine helicopter
The A129 Mangusta (Mongoose) design began in 1978 being the first attack helicopter to be designed and produced wholly in Western Europe. In 1990, first production helicopters were delivered to the Italian Army. Since June 2007 it is known as Agustawestland AW129
Specifications
| Engine | 2 x Rolls-Royce Gem 2-1004D 815 shp |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 |
| Length (m) | 14.29 |
| Height (m) | 3.32 |
| Blades | 4 |
| Rotor diam. (m) | 11.9 |
| Disc area (m2) | 111.2 |
| Weight (kgs) | Empty: 2530 Max: 3700 |
| Speed (km/h) | Cruise: 265 Max: 315 |
Derivatives & Versions
| A129C | ||
| A129CBT | ||
| → AB139 | 2001 | Developed as a joint-venture between Italian Agusta and American Bell , the resulting Bell/Agusta AB139 first flew on February 3, 2001. |
| → AW129 Mangusta | 2007 | In 2007 Turkey signed with AgustaWestland an agreement to purchase 51 (+40 options) A129 Mangusta based on the A129 International and to be assembled in Turkey by TAI as the T-129 starting from 2013. |
Operators
| 1990- |  Aviazione dell'Esercito |