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A-37 Dragonfly vs OV-10 Bronco

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
North American OV-10 Bronco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OV-10 Bronco
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Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly OV-10 Bronco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna North American
First flight 1 October 1964 16 July 1965
Year introduced 1967 1967
Number produced 577 units 360 units
Average unit price $160K $1 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 88.7 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 12.2 m
Height 2.7 m 4.6 m
Length 8.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 452 km/h
Operational range 740 km 367 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 8,780 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 6,552 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 3,261 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 2 x 533 kW
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Overview

The A-37 Dragonfly and the OV-10 Bronco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and North American respectively.

Top speed is 816 km/h for the A-37 Dragonfly vs 452 km/h for the OV-10 Bronco. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 740 km vs 367 km for the OV-10 Bronco. The A-37 Dragonfly operates at altitudes up to 12,730 m compared to 8,780 m for the OV-10 Bronco.

The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 360 for the OV-10 Bronco. Unit cost is $0.16M for the A-37 Dragonfly vs $1M for the OV-10 Bronco. The A-37 Dragonfly first flew 1 years before the OV-10 Bronco (1964 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or OV-10 Bronco?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h, a difference of 364 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or OV-10 Bronco?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a longer range at 740 km compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 367 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or OV-10 Bronco?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 8,780 meters (28,805 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,552 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the A-37 Dragonfly which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or OV-10 Bronco?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 360 units of the OV-10 Bronco.