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Cessna A-37 Dragonfly

Cessna · Light Attack / COIN / Close Air Support / COIN / Light Attack · USA · Cold War (1970–1991)

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly — Light Attack / COIN / Close Air Support / COIN / Light Attack
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The Cessna A-37 Dragonfly, or Super Tweet, is a jet-powered, light attack aircraft that was designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Cessna.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
COIN
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Cessna
Operator
USAF / South Vietnam / Ecuador / El Salvador / Peru / 10+ nations
Primary Role
Light Attack / COIN / Close Air Support / COIN / Light Attack
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1967
Produced
577
Propulsion
Electric
Engine
2x General Electric J85-GE-17A turbojet
Thrust / Power
2,850 lbf each
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
29.3
Wingspan (ft)
35.8
Empty Weight (lb)
6211
MTOW (lb)
14000
Payload (lb)
5680
Service Ceiling (ft)
41765
Range (mi)
460
Max Speed (mph)
507
Armament
1x 7.62mm GAU-2 Minigun; 8 hardpoints: bombs, rockets, CBUs, napalm