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IA 58 Pucará vs OV-1 Mohawk

IA 58 Pucará vs OV-1 Mohawk at a glance — top speed 500 vs 491 km/h, range 3,710 vs 1,519 km, max takeoff weight 6,800 vs 8,214 kg, built 110 vs 380 units.

FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
Grumman OV-1 Mohawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OV-1 Mohawk
Specifications
IA 58 Pucará OV-1 Mohawk
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Grumman
First flight 8 November 1974 14 April 1959
Year introduced 1976 1961
Number produced 110 units 380 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 30.3 m² 33.0 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 14.6 m
Height 5.4 m 3.9 m
Length 14.3 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 500 km/h 491 km/h
Operational range 3,710 km 1,519 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,800 kg 8,214 kg
Empty weight 4,020 kg 5,468 kg
Total thrust 2 x 729 kW 2 x 1,000 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-1 Mohawk?
The IA 58 Pucará is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-1 Mohawk?
The IA 58 Pucará has a longer range at 3,710 km compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 1,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-1 Mohawk?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,214 kg compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.
Which is larger, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-1 Mohawk?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk entered service first in 1961, 15 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA 58 Pucará or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.