Calidus B250 vs OV-10 Bronco

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
American light attack and observation aircraft, notable for its use during the Vietnam War, especially in counter-insurgency operations.
Picture of OV-10 Bronco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 16 July 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 360 units
Average unit price $1 million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 557 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Novaer Calidus B250
Wing area 88.7 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 12.7 m
Maximum speed 452 km/h â—‰
Operational range 367 km
Service ceiling 8,780 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,552 kg
Empty weight 3,261 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,066 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of North American OV-10 Bronco

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Calidus B250 by Novaer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or OV-10 Bronco?
The Calidus B250 is faster with a maximum speed of 557 km/h compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has a longer range at 367 km compared to the Calidus B250's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or OV-10 Bronco?
The Calidus B250 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 8,780 meters (28,805 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,552 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Calidus B250 or OV-10 Bronco?
The Calidus B250 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the OV-10 Bronco at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco entered service first in 1967, 51 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.