A-1 Skyraider vs A-10 Thunderbolt II
Overview
The A-1 Skyraider and the A-10 Thunderbolt II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Fairchild Republic respectively.
Top speed is 518 km/h for the A-1 Skyraider vs 675 km/h for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The A-1 Skyraider has an operational range of 2,118 km vs 463 km for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The A-10 Thunderbolt II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 8,700 m for the A-1 Skyraider. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is 2.8x the A-1 Skyraider's 8,213 kg.
The A-1 Skyraider has been produced in 3,180 units vs 716 for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The A-1 Skyraider first flew 27 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1945 vs 1972).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 18 March 1945 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 3180 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Republic |
| First flight | 10 May 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 716 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| Wing area | 37.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 518 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,118 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,213 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,429 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,000 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 47.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 463 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,321 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,112 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or A-10 Thunderbolt II?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h, a difference of 157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or A-10 Thunderbolt II?
The A-1 Skyraider has a longer range at 2,118 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or A-10 Thunderbolt II?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,700 meters (28,543 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or A-10 Thunderbolt II?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,213 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or A-10 Thunderbolt II?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or A-10 Thunderbolt II?
The A-1 Skyraider entered service first in 1946, 29 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or A-10 Thunderbolt II?
The A-1 Skyraider has been produced in greater numbers with 3,180 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.