A-4 Skyhawk vs A-7 Corsair 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 attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability.
Picture of A-7 Corsair II
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought
First flight 27 September 1965
Year of introduction 1966
Number produced 1545 units
Average unit price $2 million
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
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 2,300 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—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of A-4 Skyhawk by US Marine Corps.