A-7 Corsair II vs F-105 Thunderchief
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).
| American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability. | |
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| 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 |
| American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 22 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 833 units |
| Average unit price | $2.7 million |
| 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 | 35.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,252 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,783 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,834 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,470 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,798 kgf ◉ |
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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.