OV-10 Bronco vs A-37 Dragonfly

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 16 July 1965
Year of introduction 1967
Number produced 360 units
Average unit price $1 million
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
Wing area 88.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.2 m β—‰
Height 4.6 m β—‰
Length 12.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 452 km/h β—‰
Operational range 360 km
Service ceiling 8,780 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,552 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,261 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 533 kW β—‰
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—‰
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