A-10 Thunderbolt II vs A-37 Dragonfly
| American close air support aircraft, renowned for service in the Gulf War with distinctive tank-destroying capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Republic |
| First flight | 10 May 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 716 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 577 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Wing area | 47.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 463 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,321 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,224 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 816 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 740 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,730 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,817 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,586 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-37 Dragonfly?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 141 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-37 Dragonfly?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a longer range at 740 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-37 Dragonfly?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 12,730 meters (41,765 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-37 Dragonfly?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-37 Dragonfly?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-37 Dragonfly?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-37 Dragonfly?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 8 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-37 Dragonfly?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in greater numbers with 716 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.