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IA-63 Pampa vs T-38 Talon

IA-63 Pampa vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 815 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 5,670 kg, built 32 vs 1,189 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Northrop
First flight 6 October 1984 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1988 1961
Number produced 32 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.6 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 7.7 m
Height 4.3 m 3.9 m
Length 10.9 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 815 km/h, a difference of 566 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 5,000 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 27 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.