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IA-63 Pampa vs MB-339

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
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Specifications
IA-63 Pampa MB-339
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Aermacchi
First flight 6 October 1984 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1988 1979
Number produced 32 units 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.6 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.9 m
Height 4.3 m 3.6 m
Length 10.9 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Overview

The IA-63 Pampa and the MB-339 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by FMA and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 815 km/h for the IA-63 Pampa vs 898 km/h for the MB-339. The IA-63 Pampa has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,760 km for the MB-339. The MB-339 operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 12,900 m for the IA-63 Pampa.

The IA-63 Pampa has been produced in 32 units vs 230 for the MB-339. The MB-339 first flew 8 years before the IA-63 Pampa (1976 vs 1984).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 815 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 5,000 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 9 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.