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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 | |
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 | |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Illinois ANG - 182nd AG, Peoria | Peoria | Illinois |
| Michigan ANG - 110th FG, Battle Creek | Battle Creek | Michigan |
| Pennsylvania ANG - 111st FG, Willow Grove | Willow Grove | Pennsylvania |
OA-37B on display
Michigan ANG - 110th FG, Battle Creek |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Rafael Almuyna Diaz Miami, FL | I was the A flight expeditor for the 23 TASS night shift from 1984 to 1986. We flew the heck out of these little jets and they kept on going. I would love to hear from anyone that was there at the time. We lived on the second and third floor of the same baracks and we had fun. My call sign was MOSQUITO. Please email me at ralphinmiami@earthlink.net. The OA-37 holds a special place in my heart. Specially when I recall the hours spent all twiested up changing the seals on the bleed air tube that ran close the to pilot's feet. 05/31/2008 @ 15:31 [ref: 21064] |
| R Andrade , TX | I was a crew chief assigned to RAFB (Queen Bee) back when we were prepping A-37's to send down to Honduras. it was a great little plane to work on with some powerful engines for it's size. If I remember right, it used the same J-85s found on the T-38, without the afterburner. The engines sat so low to the ground, you could melt the tar on the flightline when doing engine runs. 02/27/2008 @ 09:52 [ref: 19794] |
| greg , AZ | I worked on the OA 37 as an engine mechanic from 1984 to 1989 when we sold them down south. What a great little jet. I went for an incentive ride in central america with one crazy pilot we called conan in 198-. It is an experience I'll always remmember. I got to fly the jet back and play alittle cat and mouse with another jet. The handling performance was more than I could have amagined. I spent many long days/nights (mostly) under the OA 37 keeping that bird flying and remmember the great people I worked with in the 23 TASS. You all were the best.
Geeseman 02/04/2008 @ 10:32 [ref: 19548] |
| D. Woolbert , NJ | Wasn't 73-0069 crash landed with a strut that lost the tire on takeoff? Or was that 0068. I served in 23 TASS DMAFB from 1983-1987. Maint Sys. Analyst. 10/10/2007 @ 11:24 [ref: 18152] |
| Rafael Almuyna Miami, FL | I was the crew chief of aircract 443 for two years and the flight like expeditor for "A" flight nightshift at DMAFB. I since have worked on other aircraft and have found the Dragonfly to be reliable and predictable. I was at DMAFB from 1982 to 1986 and served proudly at the 23 TASS. Went to Honduras during Crown Dragonfly 2 and loved the whole experience. If anyone here knew me then please email. 05/26/2007 @ 13:17 [ref: 16613] |
| AMpappilon , MO | Hey ammo sam, did you get the plane you needed for the Vet homecoming? 03/16/2007 @ 13:50 [ref: 15912] |
| THOMAS MCNEILL , AZ | I WAS A CREW CHIEF ON OA-37B'S AT EDWARDS AFB 82-84. THEY WERE TEST PLANES FOR THE TEST PILOTS TO PRACTICE RECOVERING FROM SPINS. THERE WERE 6 TOTAL WITH 4 BEING WHITE WITH ORANGE TAILS. IT WAS REALLY FUN TO WORK ON THEM AND AT A BASE WHERE IT WAS JUST A PARTY AND SWING SHIFT USED TO BEAT DAYSHIFT OUT THE DOOR. 01/31/2007 @ 08:24 [ref: 15357] |
| Brian Cristales Guatemala, SK | Great plane!!! does somebody know if there are some a-37b o t-37 for sale, or for project. let me know thanks. 10/17/2006 @ 18:39 [ref: 14486] |
| Albert D. Abdool P.PINES, FL | I miss wrote before of the tail #. It was 73-1069 10/05/2006 @ 05:51 [ref: 14375] |
| Dave Churney , GA | I was stationed at DMAFB with the 23Rd TASS,first in the Weapons Shop and then in Mobility(1983-1987). After working
as an engine mechanic on the old but good recip.engines,this was nice duty. I seem to remember a guy named Tingley,but I thought he'd be retired by now. I was back by DMAFB in about 2003,and it sure has changed. DC 08/21/2006 @ 09:32 [ref: 13943] |
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