A-37 Dragonfly vs T-28 Trojan

Overview

The A-37 Dragonfly is a Combat Aircraft built by Cessna, while the T-28 Trojan is a Military Training Aircraft by North American.

Top speed is 816 km/h for the A-37 Dragonfly vs 552 km/h for the T-28 Trojan. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 740 km vs 1,710 km for the T-28 Trojan. The A-37 Dragonfly operates at altitudes up to 12,730 m compared to 10,800 m for the T-28 Trojan.

The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 1,948 for the T-28 Trojan. The T-28 Trojan first flew 15 years before the A-37 Dragonfly (1949 vs 1964).

Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations.
Cessna A-37 Dragonfly Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 October 1964
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 577 units
Average unit price $160K
American radial-engine military trainer and counter-insurgency aircraft, introduced in the 1950s, used extensively for pilot training and ground support missions.
North American T-28 Trojan Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 1948 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 17.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.9 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 8.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 816 km/h β—‰
Operational range 740 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,730 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,817 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf β—‰
Wing area 24.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.2 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 10.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 552 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,710 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,914 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-28 Trojan?
The A-37 Dragonfly is faster with a maximum speed of 816 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 264 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan 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 T-28 Trojan?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher service ceiling at 12,730 meters (41,765 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-28 Trojan?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 17 years before the A-37 Dragonfly which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.