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Illinois ANG - 182nd AG, Peoria, Peoria Illinois
Cessna OA-37B 'Dragonfly' SN: 69-6428

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