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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs IA 58 Pucará

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-10 Thunderbolt II
FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
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Specifications
A-10 Thunderbolt II IA 58 Pucará
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic FMA
First flight 10 May 1972 8 November 1974
Year introduced 1975 1976
Number produced 716 units 110 units
Average unit price $20 million $2 million
Wing area 47.0 m² 30.3 m²
Wingspan 17.5 m 14.5 m
Height 4.5 m 5.4 m
Length 16.3 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 500 km/h
Operational range 4,150 km 3,710 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 6,800 kg
Empty weight 11,321 kg 4,020 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,224 kgf 2 x 729 kW
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Overview

The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the IA 58 Pucará are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and FMA respectively.

Top speed is 675 km/h for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs 500 km/h for the IA 58 Pucará. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 4,150 km vs 3,710 km for the IA 58 Pucará. The A-10 Thunderbolt II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 10,000 m for the IA 58 Pucará. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is 3.3:1 the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 110 for the IA 58 Pucará. Unit cost is $20M for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs $2M for the IA 58 Pucará. The A-10 Thunderbolt II first flew 2 years before the IA 58 Pucará (1972 vs 1974).

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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 4,150 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 3,710 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.