A-10 Thunderbolt II vs A-7 Corsair II
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).
| American close air support aircraft, renowned for service in the Gulf War with distinctive tank-destroying capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Republic |
| First flight | 10 May 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 716 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| 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 | 47.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 463 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,321 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,112 kgf ◉ |
| 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-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.