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A-4 Skyhawk vs A-7 Corsair II

A-4 Skyhawk vs A-7 Corsair II at a glance — top speed 1,077 vs 1,123 km/h, range 4,063 vs 2,485 km, max takeoff weight 11,136 vs 19,050 kg, built 2,960 vs 1,545 units.

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
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 4,063 km 2,485 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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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-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 4,063 km compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 2,485 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.