A-7 Corsair II vs Su-25 Frogfoot

Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II vs 970 km/h for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The A-7 Corsair II operates at altitudes up to 12,800 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot.

The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in 1,545 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The A-7 Corsair II first flew 10 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot (1965 vs 1975).

American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability.
Vought A-7 Corsair II Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.8 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 14.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1123 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,981 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,840 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf β—‰
Wing area 30.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.4 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 15.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 970 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,600 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kgf β—‰

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.