A-7 Corsair II vs Su-25 Frogfoot
| 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 |
| Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 22 February 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $11 million |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1123 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,981 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,050 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,840 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,795 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 30.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,200 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The A-7 Corsair II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,123 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 153 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 17,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot 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 Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 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-25 Frogfoot?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 15 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.