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IA-63 Pampa vs Pilatus PC-9

IA-63 Pampa vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 815 vs 593 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 3,200 kg, built 32 vs 265 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Pilatus
First flight 6 October 1984 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1988 1987
Number produced 32 units 265 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.6 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.2 m
Height 4.3 m 3.3 m
Length 10.9 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-9?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-9?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-9?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-9?
The IA-63 Pampa is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 1 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.