A-7 Corsair II vs AMX

American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability.
Picture of A-7 Corsair II
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

AMX

Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force.
Picture of AMX
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer
First flight 15 May 1984
Year introduced 1989
Number produced 200 units
Average unit price $13 million
Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.8 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 14.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1123 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,981 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,840 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Vought A-7 Corsair II

AMX

Wing area 68.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.8 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 13.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1160 km/h â—‰
Operational range 550 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,730 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer AMX

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The AMX is faster with a maximum speed of 1,160 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The AMX has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The A-7 Corsair II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 23 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.