A-37 Dragonfly vs Calidus B250

Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations.
Picture of A-37 Dragonfly
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 October 1964
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 577 units
Average unit price $0.2 million
Brazilian light business jet, utilized prominently for corporate travel, predominantly operational during the early 21st century.
Picture of Calidus B250
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Novaer
First flight 1 July 2017
Year introduced 2018
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area 17.1 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m
Height 2.7 m
Length 8.6 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h â—‰
Operational range 740 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Cessna A-37 Dragonfly
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height -- m
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Maximum speed 557 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
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Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Novaer Calidus B250

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Calidus B250 by Novaer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the Calidus B250's 557 km/h, a difference of 259 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Calidus B250's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The Calidus B250 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 51 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or Calidus B250?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.