A-37 Dragonfly vs OV-10 Bronco

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
American light attack and observation aircraft, notable for its use during the Vietnam War, especially in counter-insurgency operations.
Picture of OV-10 Bronco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 16 July 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 360 units
Average unit price $1 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 1,293 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of A-37 Dragonfly
Wing area 88.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.2 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 12.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 452 km/h â—‰
Operational range 360 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,780 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,552 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,261 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 533 kW â—‰

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