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IA-63 Pampa vs T-41 Mescalero

IA-63 Pampa vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 815 vs 232 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 1,134 kg, built 32 vs 838 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Cessna
First flight 6 October 1984 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1988 1965
Number produced 32 units 838 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.6 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.9 m
Height 4.3 m 2.7 m
Length 10.9 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or T-41 Mescalero?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 583 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or T-41 Mescalero?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or T-41 Mescalero?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or T-41 Mescalero?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or T-41 Mescalero?
The IA-63 Pampa is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 23 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.