A-37 Dragonfly vs F-84 Thunderjet
Overview
The A-37 Dragonfly and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Republic respectively.
Top speed is 816 km/h for the A-37 Dragonfly vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 740 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The A-37 Dragonfly operates at altitudes up to 12,730 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $0.16M for the A-37 Dragonfly vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 18 years before the A-37 Dragonfly (1946 vs 1964).
| Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 577 units |
| Average unit price | $160K |
| American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 28 February 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Number produced | 7524 units |
| Average unit price | $1.4 million |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 816 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,730 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,817 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,293 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1001 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,080 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,344 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,590 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,522 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet is more expensive at approximately $1.4 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 17 years before the A-37 Dragonfly which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.