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A-37 Dragonfly vs Strikemaster

A-37 Dragonfly vs Strikemaster at a glance — top speed 816 vs 774 km/h, range 1,628 vs 2,224 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 5,216 kg, built 577 vs 146 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
BAC Strikemaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Strikemaster
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly Strikemaster
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna BAC
First flight 1 October 1964 26 October 1967
Year introduced 1967 1968
Number produced 577 units 146 units
Average unit price $160K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 11.2 m
Height 2.7 m 3.3 m
Length 8.6 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 774 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 2,224 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 5,216 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 1 x 14 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or Strikemaster?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the Strikemaster's 774 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a longer range at 2,224 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or Strikemaster?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the Strikemaster's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or Strikemaster?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the Strikemaster's 5,216 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or Strikemaster?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the Strikemaster which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or Strikemaster?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 146 units of the Strikemaster.