A-10 Thunderbolt II vs IA 58 Pucará
| American close air support aircraft, renowned for service in the Gulf War with distinctive tank-destroying capabilities. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Republic |
| First flight | 10 May 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 716 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| Argentinian counter-insurgency aircraft, notorious for its use during the Falklands War in the early 1980s. | |
|
|
| 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 | 47.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 463 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,321 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,224 kgf ◉ |
|
|
| 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 1,458 kW ◉ |
|
|
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a longer range at 463 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the IA 58 Pucará at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II entered service first in 1975, 1 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in greater numbers with 716 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.