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A-7 Corsair II vs Étendard IVM

A-7 Corsair II vs Étendard IVM at a glance — top speed 1,123 vs 1,099 km/h, range 2,485 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 19,050 vs 10,200 kg, built 1,545 vs 90 units.

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Dassault Étendard IVM combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Étendard IVM
Specifications
A-7 Corsair II Étendard IVM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Dassault
First flight 27 September 1965 24 July 1956
Year introduced 1966 1962
Number produced 1545 units 90 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 34.8 m² 28.4 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 9.6 m
Height 4.9 m 3.9 m
Length 14.1 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 1099 km/h
Operational range 2,485 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 10,200 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 5,897 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 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 2,485 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.