A-129 Mangusta
Notes: The Mangusta (mongoose) is a product of a multinational attack helicopter program. The A-129 is the primary attack helicopter of Italy. No ejection seats are provided, and the helicopter is not capable of in-flight refueling.
The A-129 IMR (International Multi-Role) is an upgraded version of the Mangusta. Improvements include a standard chin turret with a rotary autocannon, more powerful engines, 5-bladed rotor, and upgraded avionics.
Twilight 2000 Notes: The IMR exists only in small numbers, although the dwindling production of the Mangusta quickly changed almost completely over to IMR production.
Merc 2000 Notes: Most international customers of the Mangusta bought the IMR, once it was available.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
A-129 |
$1,447,647 |
AvG |
1.2 tons |
4.1 tons |
2 |
18 |
FLIR, Thermal Imaging, Image Intensification |
Shielded |
A-129 IMR |
$2,127,830 |
AvG |
1.7 tons |
5 tons |
2 |
20 |
FLIR, Thermal Imaging, Image Intensification |
Shielded |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
A-129 |
530 |
133 |
25/33 |
840 |
600 |
4500 |
A-129 IMR |
556 |
139 |
25/35 |
840 |
925 |
4200 |
Vehicle |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
A-129 |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Laser Designator |
40m |
+3 |
4 Hardpoints |
None |
A-129 IMR |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Laser Designator, RWR, LWR, Armored Cockpit, Video Recorder, GPS |
40m |
+4 |
20mm M-197 Autocannon, 4 Hardpoints, 2 AAM Hardpoints |
500x20mm |