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A-37 Dragonfly vs J-20 Kraguj

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
Soko J-20 Kraguj combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 J-20 Kraguj
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Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly J-20 Kraguj
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Soko
First flight 1 October 1964 21 November 1962
Year introduced 1967 1964
Number produced 577 units 43 units
Average unit price $160K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.6 m
Height 2.7 m 3.0 m
Length 8.6 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 295 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 1,624 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 1,130 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 1 x 254 kW
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Overview

The A-37 Dragonfly and the J-20 Kraguj are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Soko respectively.

The A-37 Dragonfly reaches 816 km/h — 2.8:1 the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 1,628 km vs 800 km for the J-20 Kraguj. The A-37 Dragonfly operates at altitudes up to 12,730 m compared to 8,000 m for the J-20 Kraguj. At 6,350 kg MTOW, the A-37 Dragonfly is 3.9:1 the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg.

The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 43 for the J-20 Kraguj. The J-20 Kraguj first flew 2 years before the A-37 Dragonfly (1962 vs 1964).

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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 A-37 Dragonfly has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 800 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.