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IA-63 Pampa vs Zlin Z 43

IA-63 Pampa vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 815 vs 235 km/h, range 1,500 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 1,350 kg, built 32 vs 144 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Zlin
First flight 6 October 1984 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1988 1972
Number produced 32 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 15.6 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.8 m
Height 4.3 m 2.9 m
Length 10.9 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 610 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 730 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 Zlin Z 43?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 580 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or Zlin Z 43?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or Zlin Z 43?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or Zlin Z 43?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or Zlin Z 43?
The IA-63 Pampa is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 16 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.