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A-7 Corsair II vs AMX

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II AMX
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought AMX International
First flight 27 September 1965 15 May 1984
Year introduced 1966 1989
Number produced 1545 units 200 units
Average unit price $2 million $13 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 68.9 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 8.8 m
Height 4.9 m 4.6 m
Length 14.1 m 13.6 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 1160 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 550 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 6,730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 1 x 5,003 kgf
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Overview

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

Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 1,160 km/h for the AMX. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 550 km for the AMX. The AMX operates at altitudes up to 13,000 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 200 for the AMX. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $13M for the AMX. The A-7 Corsair II first flew 19 years before the AMX (1965 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The AMX is faster with a maximum speed of 1,160 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The AMX has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The A-7 Corsair II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The AMX 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 AMX?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 23 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or AMX?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.