AT-802 vs IA 58 Pucará
Overview
The 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 AT-802 vs 500 km/h for the IA 58 Pucará. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 350 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 AT-802.
The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 110 for the IA 58 Pucará. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-802 vs $2M for the IA 58 Pucará. The IA 58 Pucará first flew 16 years before the AT-802 (1974 vs 1990).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor |
| First flight | 30 October 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number produced | 28 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Argentinian counter-insurgency aircraft, notorious for its use during the Falklands War in the early 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | FMA |
| First flight | 8 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 37.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 394 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,257 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,951 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,007 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 30.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,020 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 729 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The AT-802 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the 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 AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The 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 AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The 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 AT-802 or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará entered service first in 1976, 15 years before the AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 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 AT-802.