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

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
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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 1,981 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 6,350 kgf
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Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the F/A-18 Hornet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 Hornet. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 2,017 km for the F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18 Hornet operates at altitudes up to 15,000 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 1,480 for the F/A-18 Hornet. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $29M for the F/A-18 Hornet. The A-7 Corsair II first flew 13 years before the F/A-18 Hornet (1965 vs 1978).

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 F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,981 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.