A129CBT

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A129CBT
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A129CBT
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Description

The A129CBT Mangusta is a rank VII Italian attack helicopter with a battle rating of 9.7 (AB/SB) and 10.3 (RB). It was introduced in Update "Hot Tracks".

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 1 000 m292 km/h
Max altitude5 400 m
Engine2 х Rolls-Royce GEM 2-1004D
Take-off weight5 t

Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 1,000 m)
Max altitude
(metres)
AB RB
Stock 269 253 5400
Upgraded ___ ___

Survivability and armour

IRCM
Protects against IR-guided missiles
Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural460 km/h
Gear420 km/h

Examine the survivability of the helicopter. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical systems.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB8 203 → 14 798 Sl icon.png
RB3 702 → 6 678 Sl icon.png
SB4 578 → 8 258 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications313 900 Rp icon.png
459 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 800 Ge icon.png
Crew training290 000 Sl icon.png
Experts1 020 000 Sl icon.png
Aces2 800 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 080 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
100 / 280 / 430 % Sl icon.png
232 / 232 / 232 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
10 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
340 Ge icon.png
Mods cd 98 main rotor.png
Replacing helicopter blades
Research:
9 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
14 000 Sl icon.png
330 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods heli flak jacket.png
Flak jacket
Research:
10 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
340 Ge icon.png
Mods heli structure.png
Helicopter frame
Research:
9 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
14 000 Sl icon.png
330 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
33 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
48 000 Sl icon.png
1 100 Ge icon.png
Mods counterMeasures.png
IRCM
Research:
10 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
340 Ge icon.png
Mods gunpods.png
FN HMP400 LCC
Research:
10 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
340 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon block rocket.png
HL-19-70
Research:
10 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
340 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods heli false thermal targets.png
Flares/Chaff
Research:
10 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
340 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
t_160_belt_pack
Research:
9 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
14 000 Sl icon.png
330 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods rocket gun.png
FN RMP LC
Research:
9 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
14 000 Sl icon.png
330 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
bmg50_belt_pack
Research:
9 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
14 000 Sl icon.png
330 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods atgm heli preset.png
TOW
Research:
9 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
14 000 Sl icon.png
330 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods air to air missile.png
AIM-92 Stinger
Research:
9 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
14 000 Sl icon.png
330 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
t_160_new_gun
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
bmg50_new_gun
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods thermal sight.png
NVD
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods atgm heli preset.png
TOW-2
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods air to air missile.png
ATAM
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods atgm heli preset.png
AGM-114
Research:
33 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
48 000 Sl icon.png
1 100 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow right 0.png
Mods atgm heli preset.png
AGM-114 2
Research:
33 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
48 000 Sl icon.png
1 100 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Night vision devices
Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.
Thermal imager
Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Offensive armament

Main article: M197 (20 mm)

The A129CBT is armed with:

  • 1 x 20 mm M197 cannon, nose-mounted ball turret (750 rpg)

Suspended armament

The A129CBT can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 28 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 76 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 4 x Mistral missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 4 x Mistral missiles
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 4 x Mistral missiles
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 8 x BGM-71 TOW missiles
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 8 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 8 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 14 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 4 x Mistral missiles
  • 14 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
  • 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
  • 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x Mistral missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x Mistral missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x Mistral missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x Mistral missiles + 2 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x Mistral missiles + 2 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x Mistral missiles + 2 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 2 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 2 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 2 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x Mistral missiles + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x Mistral missiles + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x Mistral missiles + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles
  • 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles
  • 2 x Mistral missiles + 2 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x Mistral missiles + 2 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x Mistral missiles + 2 x BGM-71 TOW missiles
  • 2 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 2 x BGM-71 TOW missiles + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Good manoeuvrability.
  • Deadly 20 mm autocannon.
  • Can carry Mistral air-to-air missiles.

Cons:

  • Very fragile.
  • Armament is very poor compared to other helicopters.

History

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Devblog

The modern A.129 attack helicopter is successfully used by the Italian armed forces, as well as by a number of foreign operators. The helicopter has excellent flight characteristics, outstanding speed and superb maneuverability. The CBT modification was created from combat experience in modern armed conflicts. The Mangusta is armed with a 20mm autocannon and carries a good arsenal of unguided and guided weapons, including Stinger air-to-air missiles and Hellfire II ATGMs.

Media

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the helicopter;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links


Italy helicopters
Utility  AB 205 A-1 · A.109EOA-2
Attack  A-129 International (p) · A129CBT · AH-129D · T129
Hungary  ◔Mi-24D · ◔Mi-24V · ◔Mi-24P