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A-37 Dragonfly vs EMB-314 Super Tucano

A-37 Dragonfly vs EMB-314 Super Tucano at a glance — top speed 816 vs 590 km/h, range 1,628 vs 2,855 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 5,400 kg, built 577 vs 260 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 DragonflyFull specs
Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB-314 Super TucanoFull specs
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly EMB-314 Super Tucano
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Embraer
First flight 1 October 1964 2 June 1999
Year introduced 1967 2003
Number produced 577 units 260 units
Average unit price $160K $10 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 11.1 m
Height 2.7 m 4.0 m
Length 8.6 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 2,855 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 5,400 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 3,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 1 x 1,196 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 590 km/h, a difference of 226 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a longer range at 2,855 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 5,400 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 36 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 260 units of the EMB-314 Super Tucano.