A-7 Corsair II vs Super Etendard
| American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vought |
| First flight | 27 September 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 1545 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| French carrier-based strike fighter, key in Argentina's Falklands War operations, also deployed in Iraq and Kosovo conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet |
| First flight | 28 October 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 85 units |
| Average unit price | $13 million |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1123 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,981 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,050 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,840 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,795 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 28.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1180 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,820 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,700 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,995 kgf â—‰ |
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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 1,981 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.