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A-1 Skyraider vs A-7 Corsair II

A-1 Skyraider vs A-7 Corsair II at a glance — top speed 518 vs 1,123 km/h, range 2,118 vs 2,485 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 19,050 kg, built 3,180 vs 1,545 units.

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-1 Skyraider
Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
A-1 Skyraider A-7 Corsair II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Vought
First flight 18 March 1945 27 September 1965
Year introduced 1946 1966
Number produced 3180 units 1545 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 37.2 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 11.8 m
Height 4.8 m 4.9 m
Length 11.8 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 1123 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 2,485 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 19,050 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 8,840 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 1 x 6,795 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,123 km/h compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h, a difference of 605 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 2,485 km compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 2,118 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,700 meters (28,543 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,213 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-1 Skyraider entered service first in 1946, 20 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-1 Skyraider has been produced in greater numbers with 3,180 units compared to 1,545 units of the A-7 Corsair II.