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Description
| Notes: A-37B observation aircraft. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Cessna | |
| Base model: | A-37 | |
| Designation: | OA-37 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Nickname: | Dragonfly | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Attack | |
| Modified Mission: | Observation | |
| Serial/Bureau Number: | 69-6428 | |
| Location: | Illinois ANG - 182nd AG, Peoria, Peoria Illinois | |
Specifications
| Length: | 29' 3.5" | 8.9 m | |
| Height: | 8' 10.5" | 2.7 m | |
| Wingspan: | 35' 10.5" | 10.9 m | |
| Wingarea: | 183.9 sq ft | 17.0 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 6,211 lb | 2,816 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 6,579 lb | 2,984 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 14,000 lb | 6,349 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | General Electric J85-GE-17A | ||
| Thrust (each): | 2,850 lb | 1,292 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 650 miles | 1,046 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 489 mph | 787 km/h | 425 kt |
| Max Speed: | 507 mph | 816 km/h | 441 kt |
| Climb: | 6,990 ft/min | 2,130 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 41,765 ft | 12,729 m | |