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Hawk vs IA-63 Pampa

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
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Specifications
Hawk IA-63 Pampa
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace FMA
First flight 21 August 1974 6 October 1984
Year introduced 1976 1988
Number produced 1000 units 32 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 15.6 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.7 m
Height 4.1 m 4.3 m
Length 11.9 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 5,000 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 2,820 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 1,588 kgf
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Overview

The Hawk and the IA-63 Pampa are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and FMA respectively.

Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 815 km/h for the IA-63 Pampa. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,500 km for the IA-63 Pampa. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,900 m for the IA-63 Pampa.

The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 32 for the IA-63 Pampa. The Hawk first flew 10 years before the IA-63 Pampa (1974 vs 1984).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or IA-63 Pampa?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 815 km/h, a difference of 213 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or IA-63 Pampa?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or IA-63 Pampa?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or IA-63 Pampa?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 5,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or IA-63 Pampa?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or IA-63 Pampa?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 12 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or IA-63 Pampa?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.