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A-37 Dragonfly vs T-28 Trojan

A-37 Dragonfly vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 816 vs 552 km/h, range 1,628 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 3,856 kg, built 577 vs 1,948 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna North American
First flight 1 October 1964 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1967 1950
Number produced 577 units 1948 units
Average unit price $160K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 12.2 m
Height 2.7 m 3.9 m
Length 8.6 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-28 Trojan?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 264 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-28 Trojan?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-28 Trojan?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan 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 T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.