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IA 58 Pucará vs Su-17 Fitter

FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
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Specifications
IA 58 Pucará Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Sukhoi
First flight 8 November 1974 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1976 1971
Number produced 110 units 2867 units
Average unit price $2 million $6 million
Wing area 30.3 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 10.0 m
Height 5.4 m 4.5 m
Length 14.3 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 500 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 350 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,800 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 4,020 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 729 kW 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Overview

The IA 58 Pucará and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by FMA and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-17 Fitter reaches 2,140 km/h — 4.3x the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h. The IA 58 Pucará has an operational range of 350 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter operates at altitudes up to 14,500 m compared to 10,000 m for the IA 58 Pucará.

The IA 58 Pucará has been produced in 110 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $2M for the IA 58 Pucará vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter first flew 8 years before the IA 58 Pucará (1966 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA 58 Pucará or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 1,640 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA 58 Pucará or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA 58 Pucará or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 14,500 meters (47,572 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA 58 Pucará or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,890 kg compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.
Which is larger, the IA 58 Pucará or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IA 58 Pucará or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the IA 58 Pucará at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IA 58 Pucará or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1971, 5 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA 58 Pucará or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.