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AMX vs IA 58 Pucará

AMX vs IA 58 Pucará at a glance — top speed 1,160 vs 500 km/h, range 3,336 vs 3,710 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 6,800 kg, built 200 vs 110 units.

Specifications
AMX IA 58 Pucará
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AMX International FMA
First flight 15 May 1984 8 November 1974
Year introduced 1989 1976
Number produced 200 units 110 units
Average unit price $13 million $2 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 30.3 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 14.5 m
Height 4.6 m 5.4 m
Length 13.6 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 1160 km/h 500 km/h
Operational range 3,336 km 3,710 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 6,800 kg
Empty weight 6,730 kg 4,020 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf 2 x 729 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX or IA 58 Pucará?
The AMX is faster with a maximum speed of 1,160 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 660 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará has a longer range at 3,710 km compared to the AMX's 3,336 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or IA 58 Pucará?
The AMX has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or IA 58 Pucará?
The AMX has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or IA 58 Pucará?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the IA 58 Pucará at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará entered service first in 1976, 13 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or IA 58 Pucará?
The AMX has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.