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A-37 Dragonfly vs JL-8

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
Hongdu JL-8 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JL-8
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Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly JL-8
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Hongdu
First flight 1 October 1964 21 November 1990
Year introduced 1967 1994
Number produced 577 units 500 units
Average unit price $160K $10 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.6 m
Height 2.7 m 4.2 m
Length 8.6 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 800 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 2,250 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 13,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 4,330 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 2,687 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 1 x 1,633 kgf
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Overview

The A-37 Dragonfly and the JL-8 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Hongdu respectively.

Top speed is 816 km/h for the A-37 Dragonfly vs 800 km/h for the JL-8. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 1,628 km vs 2,250 km for the JL-8. The JL-8 operates at altitudes up to 13,600 m compared to 12,730 m for the A-37 Dragonfly.

The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 500 for the JL-8. Unit cost is $0.16M for the A-37 Dragonfly vs $10M for the JL-8. The A-37 Dragonfly first flew 26 years before the JL-8 (1964 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or JL-8?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or JL-8?
The JL-8 has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or JL-8?
The JL-8 has a higher service ceiling at 13,600 meters (44,619 ft) compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 12,730 meters (41,765 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or JL-8?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or JL-8?
The JL-8 is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or JL-8?
The JL-8 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or JL-8?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 27 years before the JL-8 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or JL-8?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 500 units of the JL-8.