A-37 Dragonfly vs O-2 Skymaster
Overview
The A-37 Dragonfly and the O-2 Skymaster are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Cessna respectively.
The A-37 Dragonfly reaches 816 km/h — 2.5x the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 740 km vs 1,710 km for the O-2 Skymaster. The A-37 Dragonfly operates at altitudes up to 12,730 m compared to 6,000 m for the O-2 Skymaster. At 6,350 kg MTOW, the A-37 Dragonfly is 2.6x the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 532 for the O-2 Skymaster. The A-37 Dragonfly first flew 3 years before the O-2 Skymaster (1964 vs 1967).
| Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 577 units |
| Average unit price | $160K |
| American military forward air control and psychological operations aircraft, used between 1967 and 2010. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 532 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 816 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,730 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,817 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,293 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 320 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,710 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,449 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 80 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 740 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.