A-4 Skyhawk vs A-10 Thunderbolt II

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 aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 22 June 1954
Year of introduction 1956
Number produced 2960 units
Average unit price $2 million
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 aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic
First flight 10 May 1972
Year of introduction 1975
Number produced 716 units
Average unit price $20 million
Wing area 24.2 mΒ² πŸ”΄
Wingspan 8.4 m πŸ”΄
Height 4.6 m 🟒
Length 12.2 m πŸ”΄
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 🟒
Operational range 3,300 km 🟒
Service ceiling 12,880 m πŸ”΄
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg πŸ”΄
Empty weight 4,750 kg πŸ”΄
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgp πŸ”΄
3-view profile of A-4 Skyhawk
Wing area 47.0 m² 🟒
Wingspan 17.5 m 🟒
Height 4.5 m πŸ”΄
Length 16.3 m 🟒
Maximum speed 706 km/h πŸ”΄
Operational range 463 km πŸ”΄
Service ceiling 13,716 m 🟒
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 🟒
Empty weight 11,321 kg 🟒
Total thrust 2 x 4,112 kgp 🟒
3-view profile of A-10 Thunderbolt II

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