FMA IA-63 Pampa | |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentina |
| Role | Trainer aircraft |
| First flight | 6 October 1984 |
| Built | 30+ |
The IA-63 Pampa is an advanced jet trainer with combat capability, produced in Argentina by Fabrica Militar de Aviones (FMA) with assistance from Dornier of Germany.
Source: FMA IA-63 Pampa on Wikipedia
| FMA AT-63 Pampa | |
|---|---|
| Photographers | Unknow |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 53 |
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The FMA IA-63 Pampa is an advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft designed and built in Argentina by Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA), with technical assistance from Dornier of Germany. It was developed to replace the Argentine Air Force’s aging Morane-Saulnier MS-760 Paris trainers.
The Pampa is noted for its **straight supercritical wings**, a deviation from the swept-wing design of similar jets like the Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet, which it was influenced by. Modernized variants, such as the **Pampa III**, incorporate state-of-the-art digital avionics, a virtual training system, and modern weapons capabilities.
Design and Development Highlights
- Origin: Argentina (FAdeA) / Germany (Dornier collaboration).
- Role: Advanced Jet Trainer and Light Attack (AT-63 designation).
- Engine: Single turbofan engine, chosen for efficiency and lower operating costs.
- Crew Arrangement: Two crew (instructor and student) in a **tandem configuration** under a single clamshell canopy, with the rear seat elevated for better visibility.
- Construction: Primarily aluminum alloy, with carbon-fiber used in components like the air intakes.
Specifications (Representative IA-63 Pampa)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
| Powerplant | 1 × Honeywell TFE731-2-2N turbofan engine |
| Max Thrust | 15.57 kN (3,500 lbf) |
| Length | 35 ft 10 in (10.93 m) |
| Wingspan | 31 ft 9 in (9.69 m) |
| Maximum Speed | 509 mph (819 km/h, 442 kn) at 23,000 ft |
| Service Ceiling | 42,300 ft (12,900 m) |
| Rate of Climb | 5,940 ft/min (30.2 m/s) |
| Hardpoints | 5 (1 centerline, 4 underwing) |
| Internal Gun (Option) | 1 × 30 mm DEFA-Giat 554 cannon pod (centerline) |
The Pampa III variant features extensive cockpit upgrades, including a Head-Up Display (HUD) and **Hands On Throttle And Stick (HOTAS)** controls.
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