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A-37 Dragonfly vs OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U

A-37 Dragonfly vs OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U at a glance — top speed 816 vs 394 km/h, range 1,628 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 7,257 kg, built 577 vs 28 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Air Tractor OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Air Tractor
First flight 1 October 1964 30 October 1990
Year introduced 1967 1991
Number produced 577 units 28 units
Average unit price $160K $4 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 18.1 m
Height 2.7 m 3.9 m
Length 8.6 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 394 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 7,257 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 2,951 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 1 x 1,007 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 394 km/h, a difference of 422 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U 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 OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U 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 OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U 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 OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 24 years before the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 28 units of the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U.