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IA-63 Pampa vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

IA-63 Pampa vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 815 vs 412 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 2,700 kg, built 32 vs 618 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Pilatus
First flight 6 October 1984 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1988 1978
Number produced 32 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 15.6 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.4 m
Height 4.3 m 3.2 m
Length 10.9 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 403 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The IA-63 Pampa is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 10 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.