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IA-63 Pampa vs Pilatus PC-21

IA-63 Pampa vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 815 vs 685 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 4,250 kg, built 32 vs 211 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Pilatus
First flight 6 October 1984 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1988 2008
Number produced 32 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 15.6 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.1 m
Height 4.3 m 3.8 m
Length 10.9 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-21?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-21?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-21?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-21?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-21?
The IA-63 Pampa entered service first in 1988, 20 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.