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A-1 Skyraider vs A-10 Thunderbolt II

A-1 Skyraider vs A-10 Thunderbolt II at a glance — top speed 518 vs 675 km/h, range 2,118 vs 4,150 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 22,680 kg, built 3,180 vs 716 units.

Specifications
A-1 Skyraider A-10 Thunderbolt II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Fairchild Republic
First flight 18 March 1945 10 May 1972
Year introduced 1946 1975
Number produced 3180 units 716 units
Average unit price -- $12.1 million
Wing area 37.2 m² 47.0 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 17.5 m
Height 4.8 m 4.5 m
Length 11.8 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 675 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 4,150 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 22,680 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 11,321 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 2 x 8,224 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-10 Thunderbolt II has a longer range at 4,150 km compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 2,118 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.