IA-63 Pampa vs R44 Raven

The IA-63 Pampa and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by FMA and Robinson respectively. The IA-63 Pampa reaches 815 km/h — 3.4x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The IA-63 Pampa has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The IA-63 Pampa operates at altitudes up to 12,900 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 5,000 kg MTOW, the IA-63 Pampa is 4.4x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The IA-63 Pampa has been produced in 32 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The IA-63 Pampa first flew 6 years before the R44 Raven (1984 vs 1990).

Argentinian advanced trainer jet, designed in the '80s, predominantly used for instruction and aerobatic displays.
FMA IA-63 Pampa Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA
First flight 6 October 1984
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 32 units
Average unit price $-- million
American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
Robinson R44 Raven Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 6331 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Wing area 15.6 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m
Height 4.3 m
Length 10.9 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 11.7 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h
Operational range 560 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg
Empty weight 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or R44 Raven?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 575 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or R44 Raven?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or R44 Raven?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or R44 Raven?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or R44 Raven?
The IA-63 Pampa entered service first in 1988, 5 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.