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A-37 Dragonfly vs F-16 Fighting Falcon

A-37 Dragonfly vs F-16 Fighting Falcon at a glance — top speed 816 vs 2,178 km/h, range 1,628 vs 4,217 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 19,200 kg, built 577 vs 4,604 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 DragonflyFull specs
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting FalconFull specs
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly F-16 Fighting Falcon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna General Dynamics
First flight 1 October 1964 2 February 1974
Year introduced 1967 1979
Number produced 577 units 4604 units
Average unit price $160K $18.8 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.0 m
Height 2.7 m 4.9 m
Length 8.6 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 2178 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 4,217 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 19,200 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 8,570 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 1 x 12,701 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,178 km/h compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 1,362 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a longer range at 4,217 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 12,730 meters (41,765 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $19 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.