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A-37 Dragonfly vs Calidus B250

A-37 Dragonfly vs Calidus B250 at a glance — top speed 816 vs 557 km/h, range 1,628 vs 2,400 km, built 577 vs 2 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
Calidus B250 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Calidus B250
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly Calidus B250
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Calidus
First flight 1 October 1964 1 July 2017
Year introduced 1967 2018
Number produced 577 units 2 units
Average unit price $160K $25 million
Wing area 17.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 12.1 m
Height 2.7 m -- m
Length 8.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 557 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the Calidus B250's 557 km/h, a difference of 259 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The Calidus B250 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The Calidus B250 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 51 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.