Cessna A-37 Dragonfly - Variants

Variants

YAT-37D

Two former T-37C trainer prototypes converted for counter-insurgency operations with two J-85-GE engines and six underwing pylons as prototypes for the A-37 series, redesignated YA-37A.

YA-37A

Two YAT-37D prototypes redesignated.

A-37A

(Cessna Model 318D) T-37B rebuilt with two J-85-GE-5 engines, a 7.62mm Minigun in nose and eight underwing stores pylons, 39 conversions.

A-37B

(Cessna Model 318E) Production version with two J-85-GE-17A engines, provision for inflight refuelling, increased fuel capacity and strengthened airframe, 577 built.

OA-37B

The OA-37B Dragonfly was an armed observation aircraft developed during the Vietnam War. The OA-37B Dragonfly replaced the aging O-2A Skymaster in the early 1980s. It continued operations until at least 1991.