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A129 Mangusta (wallpaper 4). A129 Mangusta aircraft images wallpaper gallery 4. A129 Mangusta airplane pictures and images collection 4. The A129 is equipped with autonomous navigation and night vision systems in order to provide both day/night and all-weather combat capabilities. In the Australian Army's AIR 87 project to acquire Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters, the Agusta A129, the AH-64 Apache, and the Eurocopter Tiger were short-listed from the six original tenders. In December 2001 it was announced that the contract was awarded to the Eurocopter Tiger. The Italian Army received 60 A129s beginning in 1990, and has been the only operator. In January 2002, AgustaWestland was awarded a contract to upgrade the first 45 A129A version to the multi-role A129 CBT standard. The first A129CBTs were delivered in October 2002. The Italian Army has 45 A129A and 15 A129CBT helicopters as of 2007. In Italian service, the Mangusta has successfully deployed with UN missions to the Republic of Macedonia, Somalia and Angola. It equips the 5th AVES Regiment "Rigel" (based at Casarsa della Delizia, Friuli) and the 7º AVES Rgt. A129 Mangusta (wallpaper 4). A129 Mangusta aircraft images wallpaper gallery 4. A129 Mangusta airplane pictures and images collection 4. "Vega" (based in Rimini), part of the Aero-mobile Brigade "Friuli". Three helicopters were deployed in Iraq before the Italian expedition's withdrawal. The Mangusta is currently deployed in Afghanistan. A129 Mangusta: Original production version, powered by two Rolls-Royce Gem 2 turboshafts. A129 International: Upgraded version with five-bladed rotor, nose turret, support for Hellfire and Stinger missiles, advanced avionics equipment and two LHTEC T800 turboshafts. A129 CBT(ComBaT): Upgraded version for the Italian army that incorporates the same advances as the A129 International version, but retains the original Gem turboshaft engines (although an uprated transmission system is fitted). T-129: (AgustaWestland AW129) Turkish attack helicopter based on the A129CBT, that will be assembled in Turkey by TAI. A129 LBH: A multipurpose assault helicopter version with a new cabin structure completely with space for carrying eight troops in addition to the two crew. The abbreviation LBH stands for Light Battlefield Helicopter. This version was designated A139 by Agusta. A129 Multi-Role Proposed version, not built. A129 Scout: Proposed reconnaissance version, not built. A129 Shipboard: Proposed naval version, not built. Tonal: Proposed derivative for Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and United Kingdom, with more powerful engines, a new rotor system, retractable landing gear, improved sensors, and more powerful armament. Cancelled in 1990. A129 Mangusta (wallpaper 4). A129 Mangusta aircraft images wallpaper gallery 4. A129 Mangusta airplane pictures and images collection 4.