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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs A-37 Dragonfly

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Specifications
A-10 Thunderbolt II A-37 Dragonfly
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic Cessna
First flight 10 May 1972 1 October 1964
Year introduced 1975 1967
Number produced 716 units 577 units
Average unit price $20 million $160K
Wing area 47.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 17.5 m 10.9 m
Height 4.5 m 2.7 m
Length 16.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 816 km/h
Operational range 463 km 740 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,730 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 11,321 kg 2,817 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,112 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Overview

The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the A-37 Dragonfly are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 675 km/h for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs 816 km/h for the A-37 Dragonfly. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 740 km for the A-37 Dragonfly. The A-10 Thunderbolt II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,730 m for the A-37 Dragonfly. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is 3.6x the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 577 for the A-37 Dragonfly. Unit cost is $20M for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs $0.16M for the A-37 Dragonfly. The A-37 Dragonfly first flew 8 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1964 vs 1972).

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.