IA 58 Pucará vs OV-10 Bronco
| 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 |
| American light attack and observation aircraft, notable for its use during the Vietnam War, especially in counter-insurgency operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 16 July 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| 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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| Wing area | 88.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 367 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,780 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,552 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,261 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,066 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-10 Bronco?
The IA 58 Pucará is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has a longer range at 367 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-10 Bronco?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 8,780 meters (28,805 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-10 Bronco?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,800 kg compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 6,552 kg.
Which is larger, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-10 Bronco?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-10 Bronco?
The IA 58 Pucará is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the OV-10 Bronco at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco 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 IA 58 Pucará or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.