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IA-63 Pampa vs M-346 Master

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
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Specifications
IA-63 Pampa M-346 Master
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Aermacchi
First flight 6 October 1984 15 July 2004
Year introduced 1988 2015
Number produced 32 units 92 units
Average unit price -- $40 million
Wing area 15.6 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.7 m
Height 4.3 m 4.8 m
Length 10.9 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Overview

The IA-63 Pampa and the M-346 Master are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by FMA and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 815 km/h for the IA-63 Pampa vs 1,092 km/h for the M-346 Master. The IA-63 Pampa has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,925 km for the M-346 Master. The M-346 Master operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,900 m for the IA-63 Pampa.

The IA-63 Pampa has been produced in 32 units vs 92 for the M-346 Master. The IA-63 Pampa first flew 20 years before the M-346 Master (1984 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 815 km/h, a difference of 277 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 5,000 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or M-346 Master?
The IA-63 Pampa entered service first in 1988, 27 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.