Overview
The FMA IA 58 Pucará is an Argentine ground-attack and counter-insurgency (COIN) aircraft manufactured by the Fábrica Militar de Aviones. It is a low-wing twin-turboprop all-metal monoplane with retractable landing gear, capable of operating from unprepared strips when operationally required. The type saw action during the Falklands War and the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 14.25 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.50 m |
| Height | 5.36 m |
Powerplant
| Engine model | Astazou |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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