The A129 Mangusta armed with anti-tank and area-suppression weapons systems, is intended primarily as an attack helicopter to be used against armored targets. The aircraft can operate during day, night, and all-weather conditions. The AW129 multirole attack helicopter is the latest variant of the A129 Mangusta helicopter in service with the Italian Army. It is manufactured by AgustaWestland.
For dealing with tanks and armoured vehicles, the Mangusta is equipped with a mast- or nose-mounted sight and TOW or Hellfire missiles. It can launch Stinger, Sidewinder, Mistral or Javelin air-to-air missiles against airborne targets and can carry a range of rocket and gun pods to provide fire support for ground troops. The Mangusta (Mongoose) is also highly automated. A data management system records malfunctions and recommends how they should be repaired. It also controls the various flight and mission subsystems.
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