A-37 Dragonfly vs AT-802

Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations.
Picture of A-37 Dragonfly
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
American agricultural and fire-fighting aircraft, introduced in the 1990s, extensively deployed for crop dusting and fire suppression globally.
Picture of AT-802
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor
First flight 30 October 1990
Year introduced 1991
Number produced 28 units
Average unit price $4 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
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—‰
Profile drawing of Cessna A-37 Dragonfly
Wing area 37.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.1 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 10.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,951 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Air Tractor AT-802

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or AT-802?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the AT-802's 0 km/h, a difference of 816 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or AT-802?
The AT-802 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or AT-802?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or AT-802?
The AT-802 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,257 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or AT-802?
The AT-802 is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or AT-802?
The AT-802 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or AT-802?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 24 years before the AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or AT-802?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.