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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs A-7 Corsair II

A-10 Thunderbolt II vs A-7 Corsair II at a glance — top speed 675 vs 1,123 km/h, range 4,150 vs 2,485 km, max takeoff weight 22,680 vs 19,050 kg, built 716 vs 1,545 units.

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 $12.1 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 4,150 km 2,485 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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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-10 Thunderbolt II has a longer range at 4,150 km compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 2,485 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 $12 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.