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IA 58 Pucará vs J-6 Farmer

IA 58 Pucará vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 500 vs 1,540 km/h, range 3,710 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 6,800 vs 8,832 kg, built 110 vs 4,500 units.

FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Specifications
IA 58 Pucará J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Shenyang
First flight 8 November 1974 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1976 1962
Number produced 110 units 4500 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 30.3 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 9.0 m
Height 5.4 m 3.9 m
Length 14.3 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 500 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 3,710 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,800 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 4,020 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 2 x 729 kW 2 x 32 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA 58 Pucará or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 1,040 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA 58 Pucará or J-6 Farmer?
The IA 58 Pucará has a longer range at 3,710 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA 58 Pucará or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA 58 Pucará or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.
Which is larger, the IA 58 Pucará or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA 58 Pucará or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 14 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA 58 Pucará or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.