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Air Tractor AT-802 vs IA 58 Pucará

Air Tractor AT-802 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-802
FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
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Specifications
Air Tractor AT-802 IA 58 Pucará
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor FMA
First flight 30 October 1990 8 November 1974
Year introduced 1991 1976
Number produced 28 units 110 units
Average unit price $4 million $2 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 30.3 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 14.5 m
Height 3.9 m 5.4 m
Length 10.7 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h 500 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 3,710 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg 6,800 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg 4,020 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW 2 x 729 kW
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Overview

The Air Tractor AT-802 and the IA 58 Pucará are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and FMA respectively.

Top speed is 394 km/h for the Air Tractor AT-802 vs 500 km/h for the IA 58 Pucará. The Air Tractor AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 3,710 km for the IA 58 Pucará. The IA 58 Pucará operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the Air Tractor AT-802.

The Air Tractor AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 110 for the IA 58 Pucará. Unit cost is $4M for the Air Tractor AT-802 vs $2M for the IA 58 Pucará. The IA 58 Pucará first flew 16 years before the Air Tractor AT-802 (1974 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará has a longer range at 3,710 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The Air Tractor AT-802 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,257 kg compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The Air Tractor AT-802 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the IA 58 Pucará at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará entered service first in 1976, 15 years before the Air Tractor AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará has been produced in greater numbers with 110 units compared to 28 units of the Air Tractor AT-802.