A-7 Corsair II vs F-8 Crusader
The A-7 Corsair II and the F-8 Crusader are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Vought respectively. Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 1,971 km/h for the F-8 Crusader. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 730 km for the F-8 Crusader. The F-8 Crusader operates at altitudes up to 17,678 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 1,219 for the F-8 Crusader. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $2.5M for the F-8 Crusader. The F-8 Crusader 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 fighter aircraft, notable for its Cold War-era use, largely deployed in the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vought |
| First flight | 25 March 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1219 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1971 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 730 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,853 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 848 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or F-8 Crusader?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the F-8 Crusader's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 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-8 Crusader?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the F-8 Crusader's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader is more expensive at approximately $2.5 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-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader entered service first in 1957, 9 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-8 Crusader?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 1,219 units of the F-8 Crusader.