A-7 Corsair II vs Étendard IVM

Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the Étendard IVM are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 1,099 km/h for the Étendard IVM. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 3,300 km for the Étendard IVM. The Étendard IVM operates at altitudes up to 15,500 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 90 for the Étendard IVM. The Étendard IVM first flew 9 years before the A-7 Corsair II (1956 vs 1965).

American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability.
Vought A-7 Corsair II Combat profile drawing
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
French carrier-borne transonic strike fighter, developed in the 1950s and operated by the French Navy from the 1960s until the late 20th century.
Dassault Étendard IVM Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 24 July 1956
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 90 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m
Height 4.9 m
Length 14.1 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf
Wing area 28.4 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 14.4 m
Maximum speed 1099 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,200 kg
Empty weight 5,897 kg
Total thrust 1 x 43 kN

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or Étendard IVM?
The A-7 Corsair II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,123 km/h compared to the Étendard IVM's 1,099 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or Étendard IVM?
The Étendard IVM has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,981 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or Étendard IVM?
The Étendard IVM has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or Étendard IVM?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the Étendard IVM's 10,200 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or Étendard IVM?
The Étendard IVM is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or Étendard IVM?
The Étendard IVM entered service first in 1962, 4 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or Étendard IVM?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 90 units of the Étendard IVM.