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A-37 Dragonfly vs T-37 Tweet

A-37 Dragonfly vs T-37 Tweet at a glance — top speed 816 vs 684 km/h, range 1,628 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 2,980 kg, built 577 vs 1,269 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Cessna T-37 Tweet military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly T-37 Tweet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 1 October 1964 12 October 1954
Year introduced 1967 1957
Number produced 577 units 1269 units
Average unit price $160K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.1 m
Height 2.7 m 2.8 m
Length 8.6 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 684 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 11,948 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 2,980 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 1,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 2 x 465 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-37 Tweet?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the T-37 Tweet's 684 km/h, a difference of 132 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-37 Tweet?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the T-37 Tweet's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-37 Tweet?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the T-37 Tweet's 11,948 meters (39,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-37 Tweet?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the T-37 Tweet's 2,980 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet entered service first in 1957, 10 years before the A-37 Dragonfly which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,269 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.