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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs IA 58 Pucará

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
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Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon IA 58 Pucará
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics FMA
First flight 2 February 1974 8 November 1974
Year introduced 1979 1976
Number produced 4604 units 110 units
Average unit price $75 million $2 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 30.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 14.5 m
Height 4.9 m 5.4 m
Length 15.1 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 2410 km/h 500 km/h
Operational range 546 km 350 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 6,800 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 4,020 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,777 kgf 2 x 729 kW
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Overview

The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the IA 58 Pucará are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and FMA respectively.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon reaches 2,410 km/h — 4.8x the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 350 km for the IA 58 Pucará. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 10,000 m for the IA 58 Pucará. At 19,200 kg MTOW, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is 2.8x the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 110 for the IA 58 Pucará. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $2M for the IA 58 Pucará.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 1,910 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a longer range at 546 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the IA 58 Pucará at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.