A-10 Thunderbolt II vs A-4 Skyhawk

American close air support aircraft, renowned for service in the Gulf War with distinctive tank-destroying capabilities.
Picture of A-10 Thunderbolt II
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic
First flight 10 May 1972
Year of introduction 1975
Number produced 716 units
Average unit price $20 million
American light attack jet, extensively deployed in the Vietnam War, notable for carrier-based operations and close air support roles.
Picture of A-4 Skyhawk
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 22 June 1954
Year of introduction 1956
Number produced 2960 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wing area 47.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 17.5 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 16.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 706 km/h β—‰
Operational range 463 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg β—‰
Empty weight 11,321 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,112 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of A-10 Thunderbolt II
Wing area 24.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.4 m β—‰
Height 4.6 m β—‰
Length 12.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1077 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,880 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,750 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of A-4 Skyhawk

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of A-4 Skyhawk by US Marine Corps.