A-10 Thunderbolt II vs A-4 Skyhawk
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A-10 Thunderbolt II |
A-4 Skyhawk |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Fairchild Republic |
McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight |
10 May 1972 |
22 June 1954 |
| Year introduced |
1975 |
1956 |
| Number produced |
716 units |
2960 units |
| Average unit price |
$20 million |
$2 million |
| Wing area |
47.0 m² |
24.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
17.5 m |
8.4 m |
| Height |
4.5 m |
4.6 m |
| Length |
16.3 m |
12.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
675 km/h |
1077 km/h |
| Operational range |
463 km |
1,867 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,716 m |
12,880 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
22,680 kg |
11,136 kg |
| Empty weight |
11,321 kg |
4,750 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 4,112 kgf
|
1 x 4,100 kgf
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Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-4 Skyhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,077 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 402 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 1,867 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12,880 meters (42,257 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 11,136 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the A-4 Skyhawk at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-4 Skyhawk entered service first in 1956, 19 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 2,960 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.
