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IA 58 Pucará vs OV-10 Bronco

FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
North American OV-10 Bronco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OV-10 Bronco
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Specifications
IA 58 Pucará OV-10 Bronco
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA North American
First flight 8 November 1974 16 July 1965
Year introduced 1976 1967
Number produced 110 units 360 units
Average unit price $2 million $1 million
Wing area 30.3 m² 88.7 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 12.2 m
Height 5.4 m 4.6 m
Length 14.3 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 500 km/h 452 km/h
Operational range 3,710 km 2,222 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 8,780 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,800 kg 6,552 kg
Empty weight 4,020 kg 3,261 kg
Total thrust 2 x 729 kW 2 x 776 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 IA 58 Pucará has a longer range at 3,710 km compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 2,222 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.