Fighters


A-37B Dragonfly

The A-37B is a jet fighter-bomber developed in the USA in theŽ70s, it has several attack posibilities. It has two side -by-side ejection seats and duplicated flight systems too. About the attack power, it could carry 1,800 kilos of weapons in the underwing weapon stores, and also it has a cannon in the nose. Althougt the aircraft does not has enough place for carrying fuel, four extra fuel tanks (two by wing)could be added. The "Dragonfly" has an important top speed considering its size: 413 Knots.

General Data
Type Fighter
Year (of entering to FAU) 1976
Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Co.
Procedence USA

 

Technical data
Engine(s):
Wingspan 10,2 mts.
Length 8,9 mts.
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Performance
Max. speed 765 km/h
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Armament
125 kg. GP bombs (up to 8)
 2,75" Rocket launchers 
Miniguns (similar to the nose-mounted one, up to 8)
Snakeye Mk-82 retrded bombs (500 lbs.)

A-37B Dragonfly Image Gallery


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