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IA-63 Pampa vs TB-30 Epsilon

IA-63 Pampa vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 815 vs 356 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 1,250 kg, built 32 vs 19 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Socata
First flight 6 October 1984 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1988 1984
Number produced 32 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 15.6 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 7.9 m
Height 4.3 m 2.7 m
Length 10.9 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 459 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IA-63 Pampa is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 4 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IA-63 Pampa has been produced in greater numbers with 32 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.