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A-4 Skyhawk vs IA 58 Pucará

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
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Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk IA 58 Pucará
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas FMA
First flight 22 June 1954 8 November 1974
Year introduced 1956 1976
Number produced 2960 units 110 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 30.3 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 14.5 m
Height 4.6 m 5.4 m
Length 12.2 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 500 km/h
Operational range 1,867 km 350 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 6,800 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 4,020 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 2 x 729 kW
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Overview

The A-4 Skyhawk and the IA 58 Pucará are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and FMA respectively.

The A-4 Skyhawk reaches 1,077 km/h — 2.2x the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h. The A-4 Skyhawk has an operational range of 1,867 km vs 350 km for the IA 58 Pucará. The A-4 Skyhawk operates at altitudes up to 12,880 m compared to 10,000 m for the IA 58 Pucará.

The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in 2,960 units vs 110 for the IA 58 Pucará. Unit cost is $2M for the A-4 Skyhawk vs $2M for the IA 58 Pucará. The A-4 Skyhawk first flew 20 years before the IA 58 Pucará (1954 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-4 Skyhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,077 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 577 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 1,867 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,880 meters (42,257 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,136 kg compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-4 Skyhawk or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the A-4 Skyhawk at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-4 Skyhawk entered service first in 1956, 20 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 2,960 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.