A-37 Dragonfly vs AT-802

Overview

The A-37 Dragonfly and the AT-802 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Air Tractor respectively.

The A-37 Dragonfly reaches 816 km/h β€” 2.1x the AT-802's 394 km/h. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 740 km vs 1,300 km for the AT-802. The A-37 Dragonfly operates at altitudes up to 12,730 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802.

The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 28 for the AT-802. Unit cost is $0.16M for the A-37 Dragonfly vs $4M for the AT-802. The A-37 Dragonfly first flew 26 years before the AT-802 (1964 vs 1990).

Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations.
Cessna A-37 Dragonfly Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 October 1964
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 577 units
Average unit price $160K
American agricultural and fire-fighting aircraft, introduced in the 1990s, extensively deployed for crop dusting and fire suppression globally.
Air Tractor AT-802 Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.9 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 8.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 816 km/h β—‰
Operational range 740 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,730 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,817 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf β—‰
Wing area 37.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 18.1 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 10.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 394 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,951 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW β—‰

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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 394 km/h, a difference of 422 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.