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IA-63 Pampa vs L-39 Albatros

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
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Specifications
IA-63 Pampa L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Aero
First flight 6 October 1984 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1988 1972
Number produced 32 units 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 15.6 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.5 m
Height 4.3 m 4.8 m
Length 10.9 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Overview

The IA-63 Pampa and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by FMA and Aero respectively.

Top speed is 815 km/h for the IA-63 Pampa vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The IA-63 Pampa has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The IA-63 Pampa operates at altitudes up to 12,900 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros.

The IA-63 Pampa has been produced in 32 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 16 years before the IA-63 Pampa (1968 vs 1984).

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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.