A-37 Dragonfly vs Calidus B250

Overview

The A-37 Dragonfly and the Calidus B250 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Novaer respectively.

Top speed is 816 km/h for the A-37 Dragonfly vs 557 km/h for the Calidus B250. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 740 km vs 2,400 km for the Calidus B250. The A-37 Dragonfly operates at altitudes up to 12,730 m compared to 9,000 m for the Calidus B250.

The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 2 for the Calidus B250. Unit cost is $0.16M for the A-37 Dragonfly vs $25M for the Calidus B250. The A-37 Dragonfly first flew 53 years before the Calidus B250 (1964 vs 2017).

Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations.
Cessna A-37 Dragonfly Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 October 1964
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 577 units
Average unit price $160K
Brazilian light business jet, utilized prominently for corporate travel, predominantly operational during the early 21st century.
Novaer Calidus B250 Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· 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 mΒ²
Wingspan 10.9 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m
Length 8.6 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h β—‰
Operational range 740 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,730 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 12.1 m β—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 557 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW β—‰

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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 Calidus B250 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 740 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.