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IA 58 Pucará vs Strikemaster

IA 58 Pucará vs Strikemaster at a glance — top speed 500 vs 774 km/h, range 3,710 vs 2,224 km, max takeoff weight 6,800 vs 5,216 kg, built 110 vs 146 units.

FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 PucaráFull specs
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🇬🇧 StrikemasterFull specs
Specifications
IA 58 Pucará Strikemaster
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA BAC
First flight 8 November 1974 26 October 1967
Year introduced 1976 1968
Number produced 110 units 146 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 30.3 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 11.2 m
Height 5.4 m 3.3 m
Length 14.3 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 500 km/h 774 km/h
Operational range 3,710 km 2,224 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,800 kg 5,216 kg
Empty weight 4,020 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 729 kW 1 x 14 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA 58 Pucará or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster is faster with a maximum speed of 774 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 274 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA 58 Pucará or Strikemaster?
The IA 58 Pucará has a longer range at 3,710 km compared to the Strikemaster's 2,224 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA 58 Pucará or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster 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 Strikemaster?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,800 kg compared to the Strikemaster's 5,216 kg.
Which is larger, the IA 58 Pucará or Strikemaster?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the Strikemaster's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA 58 Pucará or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster entered service first in 1968, 8 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA 58 Pucará or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has been produced in greater numbers with 146 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.