Global Aircraft -- A-37 Dragonfly
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A-37 Dragonfly Specifications
| Primary Function: |
Light attack and reconnaissance aircraft |
| Contractor: |
Cessna |
| Crew: |
Two |
| Unit Cost: |
$161,000 |
| Powerplant |
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Two General Electric J85-GE-17A turbojets at 1293-kg (2,850-lb) dry thrust each |
| Dimensions |
| Length: |
29 ft. 4 in. |
| Wingspan: |
35 ft. 10 in. |
| Height: |
8 ft. 2 in. |
| Weights |
| Empty: |
6,211 lb |
| Maximum Takeoff: |
11,700 lbs. |
| Performance |
| Speed: |
485 mph |
| Ceiling: |
36,000 ft |
| Range: |
270 miles with 3,000 lb. load |
| Armament |
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Max. of 3,000 lbs. including one GAU-2/A 7.62mm Gattling gun and additional gun pods, high-explosive bombs, fire bombs, rockets, grenades, and/or missiles |
| Service Life |
| First Flight: |
October 12, 1954 (XT-37)
October 22, 1963 (YAT-37D prototype) |
| End of Service: |
1992 (US service)
Still in service with Chile, Colombia, Ecuador ... |
| Number Built: |
A-37A (39) + A-37B (577) [616 total] |
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A-37 Dragonfly Achievements
- The A-37 was the only aircraft to undergo operational testing in actual combat.
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