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A-37 Dragonfly vs Su-25 Frogfoot

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
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Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Sukhoi
First flight 1 October 1964 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1967 1981
Number produced 577 units 1000 units
Average unit price $160K $11 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 14.4 m
Height 2.7 m 4.8 m
Length 8.6 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 740 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 2 x 4,100 kgf
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Overview

The A-37 Dragonfly and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 816 km/h for the A-37 Dragonfly vs 970 km/h for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 740 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The A-37 Dragonfly operates at altitudes up to 12,730 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot. At 17,600 kg MTOW, the Su-25 Frogfoot is 2.8x the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.

The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $0.16M for the A-37 Dragonfly vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The A-37 Dragonfly first flew 11 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot (1964 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 14 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.