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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs A-7 Corsair II

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Specifications
A-10 Thunderbolt II A-7 Corsair II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic Vought
First flight 10 May 1972 27 September 1965
Year introduced 1975 1966
Number produced 716 units 1545 units
Average unit price $20 million $2 million
Wing area 47.0 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 17.5 m 11.8 m
Height 4.5 m 4.9 m
Length 16.3 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 1123 km/h
Operational range 463 km 1,981 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 19,050 kg
Empty weight 11,321 kg 8,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,224 kgf 1 x 6,795 kgf
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Overview

The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the A-7 Corsair II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and Vought respectively.

Top speed is 675 km/h for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 1,981 km for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-10 Thunderbolt II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,800 m for the A-7 Corsair II.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 1,545 for the A-7 Corsair II. Unit cost is $20M for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs $2M for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-7 Corsair II first flew 7 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1965 vs 1972).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II 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-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 448 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 19,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 9 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-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.