A-37 Dragonfly vs J-20 Kraguj

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
Yugoslavian light attack aircraft, largely used in the Croatian War of Independence during the early 1990s.
Picture of J-20 Kraguj
Origin country 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SOKO
First flight 21 November 1962
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 43 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 17.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.9 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 8.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 816 km/h â—‰
Operational range 740 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,730 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,817 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Cessna A-37 Dragonfly
Wing area 17.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.6 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 7.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 295 km/h â—‰
Operational range 800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,624 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,130 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of SOKO J-20 Kraguj

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Photo of J-20 Kraguj by Mulag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-20 Kraguj?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h, a difference of 521 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-20 Kraguj?
The J-20 Kraguj has a longer range at 800 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-20 Kraguj?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-20 Kraguj?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-20 Kraguj?
The A-37 Dragonfly is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 7.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-20 Kraguj?
The J-20 Kraguj entered service first in 1964, 3 years before the A-37 Dragonfly which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or J-20 Kraguj?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 43 units of the J-20 Kraguj.