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A-37 Dragonfly vs J-21 Jastreb

A-37 Dragonfly vs J-21 Jastreb at a glance — top speed 816 vs 820 km/h, range 1,628 vs 1,520 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 5,100 kg.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Soko J-21 Jastreb combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly J-21 Jastreb
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Soko
First flight 1 October 1964 19 July 1965
Year introduced 1967 1968
Number produced 577 units N/A
Average unit price $160K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.6 m
Height 2.7 m 3.6 m
Length 8.6 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 820 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 1,520 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 5,100 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 1 x 13 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-21 Jastreb?
The J-21 Jastreb is faster with a maximum speed of 820 km/h compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-21 Jastreb?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 1,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-21 Jastreb?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-21 Jastreb?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 5,100 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-21 Jastreb?
The J-21 Jastreb is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-21 Jastreb?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the J-21 Jastreb which entered service in 1968.