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IA 58 Pucará vs J-20 Kraguj

FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
Soko J-20 Kraguj combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 J-20 Kraguj
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Specifications
IA 58 Pucará J-20 Kraguj
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Soko
First flight 8 November 1974 21 November 1962
Year introduced 1976 1964
Number produced 110 units 43 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 30.3 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 10.6 m
Height 5.4 m 3.0 m
Length 14.3 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 500 km/h 295 km/h
Operational range 3,710 km 800 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,800 kg 1,624 kg
Empty weight 4,020 kg 1,130 kg
Total thrust 2 x 729 kW 1 x 254 kW
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Overview

The IA 58 Pucará and the J-20 Kraguj are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by FMA and Soko respectively.

Top speed is 500 km/h for the IA 58 Pucará vs 295 km/h for the J-20 Kraguj. The IA 58 Pucará has an operational range of 3,710 km vs 800 km for the J-20 Kraguj. The IA 58 Pucará operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 8,000 m for the J-20 Kraguj. At 6,800 kg MTOW, the IA 58 Pucará is 4.2:1 the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg.

The IA 58 Pucará has been produced in 110 units vs 43 for the J-20 Kraguj. The J-20 Kraguj first flew 12 years before the IA 58 Pucará (1962 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA 58 Pucará or J-20 Kraguj?
The IA 58 Pucará is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h, a difference of 205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA 58 Pucará or J-20 Kraguj?
The IA 58 Pucará has a longer range at 3,710 km compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA 58 Pucará or J-20 Kraguj?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA 58 Pucará or J-20 Kraguj?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,800 kg compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg.
Which is larger, the IA 58 Pucará or J-20 Kraguj?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 7.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA 58 Pucará or J-20 Kraguj?
The J-20 Kraguj entered service first in 1964, 12 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA 58 Pucará or J-20 Kraguj?
The IA 58 Pucará has been produced in greater numbers with 110 units compared to 43 units of the J-20 Kraguj.