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A-7 Corsair II vs Jaguar

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
SEPECAT Jaguar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇬🇧 Jaguar
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II Jaguar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought SEPECAT
First flight 27 September 1965 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1966 1972
Number produced 1545 units 573 units
Average unit price $2 million $10 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 8.7 m
Height 4.9 m 4.9 m
Length 14.1 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 1699 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 815 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 15,700 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 7,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 2 x 6,000 kgf
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Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the Jaguar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and SEPECAT respectively.

Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 1,699 km/h for the Jaguar. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 815 km for the Jaguar. The Jaguar operates at altitudes up to 14,000 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 573 for the Jaguar. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $10M for the Jaguar. The A-7 Corsair II first flew 3 years before the Jaguar (1965 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,699 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 576 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or Jaguar?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or Jaguar?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the Jaguar's 15,700 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or Jaguar?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 6 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or Jaguar?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.