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A-7 Corsair II vs Su-17 Fitter

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Sukhoi
First flight 27 September 1965 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1966 1971
Number produced 1545 units 2867 units
Average unit price $2 million $6 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 10.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.5 m
Length 14.1 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter operates at altitudes up to 14,500 m compared to 12,800 m for the A-7 Corsair II. At 19,050 kg MTOW, the A-7 Corsair II is 2.4:1 the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.

The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in 1,545 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The A-7 Corsair II first flew 1 years before the Su-17 Fitter (1965 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 1,017 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-17 Fitter?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 14,500 meters (47,572 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-17 Fitter?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-17 Fitter?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 5 years before the Su-17 Fitter which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 1,545 units of the A-7 Corsair II.