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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.