A-37 Dragonfly


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The A-37 was the only aircraft to undergo operational testing in actual combat.

A-37 Dragonfly Specifications
Primary Function:Light attack and reconnaissance aircraft
Contractor:Cessna
Crew:Two
Unit Cost:$161,000
Powerplant
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
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]

A-37 Dragonfly Achievements
The A-37 was the only aircraft to undergo operational testing in actual combat.

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