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IA-63 Pampa vs Pilatus PC-24

IA-63 Pampa vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 815 vs 787 km/h, range 1,500 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 8,005 kg, built 32 vs 100 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Pilatus
First flight 6 October 1984 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1988 2018
Number produced 32 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 15.6 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 17.0 m
Height 4.3 m 5.3 m
Length 10.9 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-24?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 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 Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 5,000 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-24?
The IA-63 Pampa entered service first in 1988, 30 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.