IA-63 Pampa vs R44 Raven

Overview

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 β€” 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 πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Argentina
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA
First flight 6 October 1984
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 32 units
Average unit price --
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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 6331 units
Average unit price $600K
Wing area 15.6 mΒ²
Wingspan 9.7 m β—‰
Height 4.3 m β—‰
Length 10.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 815 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,900 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,820 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 11.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h β—‰
Operational range 560 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg β—‰
Empty weight 683 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW β—‰

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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.