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A-7 Corsair II vs F-15E Strike Eagle

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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II F-15E Strike Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 September 1965 11 December 1986
Year introduced 1966 1986
Number produced 1545 units 525 units
Average unit price $2 million $87 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 13.1 m
Height 4.9 m 5.6 m
Length 14.1 m 19.4 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 2655 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 1,272 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 36,741 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 14,379 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 2 x 13,154 kgf
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Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the F-15E Strike Eagle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

The F-15E Strike Eagle reaches 2,655 km/h — 2.4x the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 1,272 km for the F-15E Strike Eagle. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 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 525 for the F-15E Strike Eagle. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle. The A-7 Corsair II first flew 21 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle (1965 vs 1986).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 1,532 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 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-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 19,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 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-15E Strike Eagle?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 20 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or F-15E Strike Eagle?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.