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A-7 Corsair II vs Su-25 Frogfoot

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Sukhoi
First flight 27 September 1965 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1966 1981
Number produced 1545 units 1000 units
Average unit price $2 million $11 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 14.4 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 14.1 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 2 x 4,505 kgf
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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).

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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.