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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs IA-63 Pampa

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 IA-63 Pampa
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada FMA
First flight 20 June 1983 6 October 1984
Year introduced 1984 1988
Number produced 1258 units 32 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 15.6 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 9.7 m
Height 7.5 m 4.3 m
Length 22.0 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 5,000 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 2,820 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 1,588 kgf
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the IA-63 Pampa are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and FMA respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 815 km/h for the IA-63 Pampa. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,500 km for the IA-63 Pampa. The IA-63 Pampa operates at altitudes up to 12,900 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 3.1:1 the IA-63 Pampa's 5,000 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 32 for the IA-63 Pampa. The DHC-8 Dash 8 first flew 1 years before the IA-63 Pampa (1983 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or IA-63 Pampa?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 364 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or IA-63 Pampa?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or IA-63 Pampa?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or IA-63 Pampa?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 5,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or IA-63 Pampa?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or IA-63 Pampa?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 4 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or IA-63 Pampa?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.