IA-63 Pampa vs L-39 Albatros
| Argentinian advanced trainer jet, designed in the '80s, predominantly used for instruction and aerobatic displays. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | FMA |
| First flight | 6 October 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 15.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 815 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,900 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,820 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,588 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or L-39 Albatros?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or L-39 Albatros?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or L-39 Albatros?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or L-39 Albatros?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 16 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.