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EMB-314 Super Tucano vs IA 58 Pucará

EMB-314 Super Tucano vs IA 58 Pucará at a glance — top speed 590 vs 500 km/h, range 2,855 vs 3,710 km, max takeoff weight 5,400 vs 6,800 kg, built 260 vs 110 units.

Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB-314 Super Tucano
FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
Specifications
EMB-314 Super Tucano IA 58 Pucará
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer FMA
First flight 2 June 1999 8 November 1974
Year introduced 2003 1976
Number produced 260 units 110 units
Average unit price $10 million $2 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 30.3 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 14.5 m
Height 4.0 m 5.4 m
Length 11.4 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 590 km/h 500 km/h
Operational range 2,855 km 3,710 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg 6,800 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 4,020 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,196 kW 2 x 729 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or IA 58 Pucará?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará has a longer range at 3,710 km compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 2,855 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or IA 58 Pucará?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,800 kg compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 5,400 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or IA 58 Pucará?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the IA 58 Pucará at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará entered service first in 1976, 27 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or IA 58 Pucará?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 260 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.