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IA 58 Pucará vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
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Specifications
IA 58 Pucará PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Pilatus
First flight 8 November 1974 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1976 1978
Number produced 110 units 618 units
Average unit price $2 million $1.5 million
Wing area 30.3 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 10.4 m
Height 5.4 m 3.2 m
Length 14.3 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 500 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 350 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,800 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 4,020 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 729 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Overview

The IA 58 Pucará is a Combat Aircraft built by FMA, while the PC-7 Turbo Trainer is a Military Training Aircraft by Pilatus.

Top speed is 500 km/h for the IA 58 Pucará vs 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The IA 58 Pucará has an operational range of 350 km vs 1,200 km for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer operates at altitudes up to 10,060 m compared to 10,000 m for the IA 58 Pucará. At 6,800 kg MTOW, the IA 58 Pucará is 2.5x the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.

The IA 58 Pucará has been produced in 110 units vs 618 for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. Unit cost is $2M for the IA 58 Pucará vs $1.5M for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer first flew 8 years before the IA 58 Pucará (1966 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA 58 Pucará or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The IA 58 Pucará is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA 58 Pucará or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA 58 Pucará or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA 58 Pucará or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,800 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the IA 58 Pucará or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IA 58 Pucará or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The IA 58 Pucará is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the IA 58 Pucará or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The IA 58 Pucará entered service first in 1976, 2 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA 58 Pucará or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.