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A-7 Corsair II vs F-105 Thunderchief

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II F-105 Thunderchief
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Republic
First flight 27 September 1965 22 October 1955
Year introduced 1966 1958
Number produced 1545 units 833 units
Average unit price $2 million $2.7 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 35.8 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 10.7 m
Height 4.9 m 6.0 m
Length 14.1 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 2208 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 1,252 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 14,783 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 23,834 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 12,470 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 1 x 12,020 kgf
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Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the F-105 Thunderchief are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Republic respectively.

Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 1,252 km for the F-105 Thunderchief. The F-105 Thunderchief operates at altitudes up to 14,783 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 833 for the F-105 Thunderchief. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief. The F-105 Thunderchief first flew 10 years before the A-7 Corsair II (1955 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 1,085 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or F-105 Thunderchief?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 1,252 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher service ceiling at 14,783 meters (48,500 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 19,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 8 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 F-105 Thunderchief?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.