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A-7 Corsair II vs Su-27 Flanker

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Sukhoi
First flight 27 September 1965 20 May 1978
Year introduced 1966 1984
Number produced 1545 units 680 units
Average unit price $2 million $30 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 14.7 m
Height 4.9 m 5.9 m
Length 14.1 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 30,000 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 16,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 2 x 7,670 kgf
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Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the Su-27 Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-27 Flanker reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.2x the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 3,530 km for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 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 680 for the Su-27 Flanker. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $30M for the Su-27 Flanker. The A-7 Corsair II first flew 13 years before the Su-27 Flanker (1965 vs 1978).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 1,377 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,981 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 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-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 19,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is more expensive at approximately $30 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-27 Flanker?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 18 years before the Su-27 Flanker which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or Su-27 Flanker?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 680 units of the Su-27 Flanker.