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A-37 Dragonfly vs Alpha Jet

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha Jet
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Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly Alpha Jet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dassault/Dornier
First flight 1 October 1964 26 October 1973
Year introduced 1967 1978
Number produced 577 units 480 units
Average unit price $160K $8 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.1 m
Height 2.7 m 4.2 m
Length 8.6 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 1000 km/h
Operational range 740 km 1,095 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 3,515 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Overview

The A-37 Dragonfly and the Alpha Jet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dassault/Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 816 km/h for the A-37 Dragonfly vs 1,000 km/h for the Alpha Jet. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 740 km vs 1,095 km for the Alpha Jet. The Alpha Jet operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 12,730 m for the A-37 Dragonfly.

The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 480 for the Alpha Jet. Unit cost is $0.16M for the A-37 Dragonfly vs $8M for the Alpha Jet. The A-37 Dragonfly first flew 9 years before the Alpha Jet (1964 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or Alpha Jet?
The Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet?
The Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet?
The Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet?
The Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet?
The Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet?
The Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or Alpha Jet?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 480 units of the Alpha Jet.