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A-5 Vigilante vs A-7 Corsair II

A-5 Vigilante vs A-7 Corsair II at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 1,111 km/h, range 1,804 vs 2,485 km, max takeoff weight 28,615 vs 19,050 kg, built 167 vs 1,545 units.

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-5 Vigilante A-7 Corsair II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Vought
First flight 31 August 1958 27 September 1965
Year introduced 1961 1966
Number produced 167 units 1545 units
Average unit price $10 million $2 million
Wing area 65.1 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 11.8 m
Height 5.9 m 4.9 m
Length 23.3 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 1111 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 2,485 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 19,050 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 8,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,711 kgf 1 x 6,795 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,111 km/h, a difference of 1,012 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 2,485 km compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 1,804 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 19,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-5 Vigilante is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-5 Vigilante entered service first in 1961, 5 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.