A-1 Skyraider vs A-7 Corsair II
Overview
The A-1 Skyraider and the A-7 Corsair II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Vought respectively.
The A-7 Corsair II reaches 1,123 km/h — 2.2x the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h. The A-1 Skyraider has an operational range of 2,118 km vs 1,981 km for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-7 Corsair II operates at altitudes up to 12,800 m compared to 8,700 m for the A-1 Skyraider. At 19,050 kg MTOW, the A-7 Corsair II is 2.3x the A-1 Skyraider's 8,213 kg.
The A-1 Skyraider has been produced in 3,180 units vs 1,545 for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-1 Skyraider first flew 20 years before the A-7 Corsair II (1945 vs 1965).
| American single-seat attack aircraft, in service from 1946 to the early 1980s, utilized for carrier-based dive and torpedo bombing during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. | |
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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 | -- |
| American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vought |
| First flight | 27 September 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 1545 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1123 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,981 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,840 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 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-1 Skyraider has a longer range at 2,118 km compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,981 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.