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IA 58 Pucará vs J-21 Jastreb

IA 58 Pucará vs J-21 Jastreb at a glance — top speed 500 vs 820 km/h, range 3,710 vs 1,520 km, max takeoff weight 6,800 vs 5,100 kg.

FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
IA 58 Pucará J-21 Jastreb
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Soko
First flight 8 November 1974 19 July 1965
Year introduced 1976 1968
Number produced 110 units N/A
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 30.3 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 10.6 m
Height 5.4 m 3.6 m
Length 14.3 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 500 km/h 820 km/h
Operational range 3,710 km 1,520 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,800 kg 5,100 kg
Empty weight 4,020 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 729 kW 1 x 13 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA 58 Pucará or J-21 Jastreb?
The J-21 Jastreb is faster with a maximum speed of 820 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA 58 Pucará or J-21 Jastreb?
The IA 58 Pucará has a longer range at 3,710 km compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 1,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA 58 Pucará or J-21 Jastreb?
The J-21 Jastreb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA 58 Pucará or J-21 Jastreb?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,800 kg compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 5,100 kg.
Which is larger, the IA 58 Pucará or J-21 Jastreb?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA 58 Pucará or J-21 Jastreb?
The J-21 Jastreb entered service first in 1968, 8 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.