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A-7 Corsair II vs F/A-18 Hornet

A-7 Corsair II vs F/A-18 Hornet at a glance — top speed 1,123 vs 1,915 km/h, range 2,485 vs 2,017 km, max takeoff weight 19,050 vs 23,541 kg, built 1,545 vs 1,480 units.

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Specifications
A-7 Corsair II F/A-18 Hornet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 September 1965 18 November 1978
Year introduced 1966 1983
Number produced 1545 units 1480 units
Average unit price $2 million $29 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 12.3 m
Height 4.9 m 4.7 m
Length 14.1 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 1915 km/h
Operational range 2,485 km 2,017 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 23,541 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 10,433 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 2 x 8,051 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 792 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 2,485 km compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 2,017 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 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/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 19,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is more expensive at approximately $29 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/A-18 Hornet?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 17 years before the F/A-18 Hornet which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or F/A-18 Hornet?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 1,480 units of the F/A-18 Hornet.