A129  International

 El nuevo escenario de guerra no solo se caracteriza por necesitar solamente un helicóptero antitanque, este debe poseer la característica de ser flexible para responder a múltiples necesidades con bajo costo. Por esta razón Agusta ha desarrollado el nuevo A129 International, adicionándole mas poder de fuego y nueva aviónica al ya probado A129 Mangusta, en servicio con el Ejército Italiano.

Para destruir blancos con armadura, el A129 International puede ser equipado con misiles Hellfire o TOW. Esta capacidad de intercambio optimiza al helicóptero para diferentes operaciones. Además el A129 tiene la capacidad de disparar cohetes de diferente calibre: 81mm para largo alcance o 2.75” . Un cañón de 20mm está montado bajo la nariz del helicóptero.

El A129 International es un helicóptero multirol de combate, tanto de día como de noche y en cualquier condición meteorológica. Esta equipado con navegación autónoma y sistema de visión nocturna con dos independientes sensores infrarrojos integrados en los cascos de los pilotos.

 In a scenario characterised by threats that could be less intense but often no less sophisticated, combat helicopters represent a particularly effective military instrument. However the new scenario no longer requires helicopters dedicated only to the antitank role: they must possess extreme flexibility to respond to multiple needs, with the lowest costs. For this reason Agusta has developed the new A129 International, adding more firepower and new avionics equipment to the well proven A129 Mangusta (Mongoose), in service with the Italian Army.

To destroy armoured targets the A129 International can be equipped with Hellfire or TOW missiles or a mix of both. This dual capability optimises missile delivery for different operational and environmental conditions. Furthermore the A129 International has the capability to fire rockets of different calibre: 81mm for outstanding performance at longer range or 2.75" for ammunition commonality with NATO countries. A three-barrel gattlings type, 20mm cannon is turret mounted under the nose of the helicopter to allow quick off-axis ground and air target engagements. At extended range air-to-air combat has also been made possible by the integration of Stinger type missiles.

The A129 International is a multi-role combat helicopter for day/night and all-weather combat. Equipped with autonomous navigation and sophisticated night vision systems including two independent infrared sensors and integration of display and sight into the crew helmets (IHADSS), the A129 International is capable of performing low level and NOE missions at night and in critical visibility conditions.

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2 LHTEC
CTS800-2

2

1362 SHP each
1268 SHP Cont

Lb

10800 Ft

10582 Lb

13800 Ft

144 Kts

Ft

150 Kts

288 NM