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A-7 Corsair II vs Atlas Cheetah

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Atlas Cheetah combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Cheetah
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II Atlas Cheetah
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Atlas
First flight 27 September 1965 16 July 1986
Year introduced 1966 1986
Number produced 1545 units 38 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 34.8 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 8.2 m
Height 4.9 m 4.6 m
Length 14.1 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 2338 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 7,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf --
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Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the Atlas Cheetah are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Atlas respectively.

The Atlas Cheetah reaches 2,338 km/h — 2.1:1 the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 1,300 km for the Atlas Cheetah. The Atlas Cheetah operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 12,800 m for the A-7 Corsair II.

The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in 1,545 units vs 38 for the Atlas Cheetah. The A-7 Corsair II first flew 21 years before the Atlas Cheetah (1965 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or Atlas Cheetah?
The Atlas Cheetah is faster with a maximum speed of 2,338 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 1,215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or Atlas Cheetah?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or Atlas Cheetah?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or Atlas Cheetah?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or Atlas Cheetah?
The Atlas Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or Atlas Cheetah?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 20 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or Atlas Cheetah?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.