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A-7 Corsair II vs Super Etendard

A-7 Corsair II vs Super Etendard at a glance — top speed 1,123 vs 1,180 km/h, range 2,485 vs 1,820 km, max takeoff weight 19,050 vs 12,000 kg, built 1,545 vs 85 units.

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
Dassault-Breguet Super Etendard combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
A-7 Corsair II Super Etendard
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Dassault-Breguet
First flight 27 September 1965 28 October 1974
Year introduced 1966 1978
Number produced 1545 units 85 units
Average unit price $2 million $13 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 28.4 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 9.6 m
Height 4.9 m 3.9 m
Length 14.1 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 1180 km/h
Operational range 2,485 km 1,820 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 1 x 4,995 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is faster with a maximum speed of 1,180 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or Super Etendard?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 2,485 km compared to the Super Etendard's 1,820 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or Super Etendard?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the Super Etendard's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or Super Etendard?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 12 years before the Super Etendard which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or Super Etendard?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 85 units of the Super Etendard.