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Alpha Jet vs IA-63 Pampa

Alpha Jet vs IA-63 Pampa at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 815 km/h, range 2,940 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 5,000 kg, built 480 vs 32 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha Jet
FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Specifications
Alpha Jet IA-63 Pampa
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier FMA
First flight 26 October 1973 6 October 1984
Year introduced 1978 1988
Number produced 480 units 32 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 17.5 m² 15.6 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.7 m
Height 4.2 m 4.3 m
Length 13.2 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 5,000 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 2,820 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 1 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or IA-63 Pampa?
The Alpha Jet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 815 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or IA-63 Pampa?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or IA-63 Pampa?
The Alpha Jet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or IA-63 Pampa?
The Alpha Jet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 5,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or IA-63 Pampa?
The Alpha Jet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or IA-63 Pampa?
The Alpha Jet entered service first in 1978, 10 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or IA-63 Pampa?
The Alpha Jet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.