A-37 Dragonfly vs Alphajet
| 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 |
| French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier |
| First flight | 26 October 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 480 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| 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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| Wing area | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,700 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or Alphajet?
The Alphajet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 184 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or Alphajet?
The Alphajet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or Alphajet?
The Alphajet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 12,730 meters (41,765 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or Alphajet?
The Alphajet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or Alphajet?
The Alphajet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or Alphajet?
The Alphajet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or Alphajet?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the Alphajet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or Alphajet?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 480 units of the Alphajet.