A-37 Dragonfly vs IA 58 Pucará
| Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 577 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Argentinian counter-insurgency aircraft, notorious for its use during the Falklands War in the early 1980s. | |
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| 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 | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 816 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,730 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,817 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,586 kgf ◉ |
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| 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 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 316 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a longer range at 740 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,800 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 9 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or IA 58 Pucará?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.