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A-37 Dragonfly vs O-2 Skymaster

A-37 Dragonfly vs O-2 Skymaster at a glance — top speed 816 vs 320 km/h, range 1,628 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 2,449 kg, built 577 vs 532 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
Cessna O-2 Skymaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 O-2 Skymaster
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly O-2 Skymaster
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 1 October 1964 1 January 1967
Year introduced 1967 1967
Number produced 577 units 532 units
Average unit price $160K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 11.6 m
Height 2.7 m 2.8 m
Length 8.6 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 320 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 2,449 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 1,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 2 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or O-2 Skymaster?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 496 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or O-2 Skymaster?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or O-2 Skymaster?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the A-37 Dragonfly which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or O-2 Skymaster?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 532 units of the O-2 Skymaster.