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IA-63 Pampa vs L-159 ALCA

IA-63 Pampa vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 815 vs 936 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 8,000 kg, built 32 vs 72 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Aero
First flight 6 October 1984 2 August 1997
Year introduced 1988 2000
Number produced 32 units 72 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 15.6 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.5 m
Height 4.3 m 4.9 m
Length 10.9 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 815 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 5,000 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or L-159 ALCA?
The IA-63 Pampa entered service first in 1988, 12 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.