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IA-63 Pampa vs PA-44 Seminole

IA-63 Pampa vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 815 vs 311 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 1,724 kg, built 32 vs 926 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Piper
First flight 6 October 1984 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1988 1979
Number produced 32 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 15.6 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 11.8 m
Height 4.3 m 2.6 m
Length 10.9 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or PA-44 Seminole?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 504 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or PA-44 Seminole?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or PA-44 Seminole?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or PA-44 Seminole?
The IA-63 Pampa is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole 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 PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.