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A-37 Dragonfly vs IA 58 Pucará

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
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Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly IA 58 Pucará
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna FMA
First flight 1 October 1964 8 November 1974
Year introduced 1967 1976
Number produced 577 units 110 units
Average unit price $160K $2 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 30.3 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 14.5 m
Height 2.7 m 5.4 m
Length 8.6 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 500 km/h
Operational range 740 km 350 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 6,800 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 4,020 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 2 x 729 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 316 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a longer range at 740 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,800 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 9 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.