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A-4 Skyhawk vs A-7 Corsair II

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
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Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk A-7 Corsair II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Vought
First flight 22 June 1954 27 September 1965
Year introduced 1956 1966
Number produced 2960 units 1545 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 11.8 m
Height 4.6 m 4.9 m
Length 12.2 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 1123 km/h
Operational range 1,867 km 1,981 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 19,050 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 8,840 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 1 x 6,795 kgf
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Overview

The A-4 Skyhawk and the A-7 Corsair II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Vought respectively.

Top speed is 1,077 km/h for the A-4 Skyhawk vs 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-4 Skyhawk has an operational range of 1,867 km vs 1,981 km for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-4 Skyhawk operates at altitudes up to 12,880 m compared to 12,800 m for the A-7 Corsair II.

The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in 2,960 units vs 1,545 for the A-7 Corsair II. Unit cost is $2M for the A-4 Skyhawk vs $2M for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-4 Skyhawk first flew 11 years before the A-7 Corsair II (1954 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk 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-4 Skyhawk's 1,077 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,867 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,880 meters (42,257 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 11,136 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the A-4 Skyhawk at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-4 Skyhawk entered service first in 1956, 10 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 2,960 units compared to 1,545 units of the A-7 Corsair II.