A-37 Dragonfly vs Su-25 Frogfoot

Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations.
Picture of A-37 Dragonfly
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 October 1964
Year of introduction 1967
Number produced 577 units
Average unit price $0.2 million
Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions.
Picture of Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 22 February 1975
Year of introduction 1981
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $11 million
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 -- km
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—‰
3-view profile of A-37 Dragonfly
Wing area 30.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.4 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 15.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 970 km/h β—‰
Operational range 750 km
Service ceiling 7,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,600 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of Su-25 Frogfoot

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