A-7 Corsair II vs AT-802
The A-7 Corsair II and the AT-802 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Air Tractor respectively. The A-7 Corsair II reaches 1,123 km/h — 2.9x the AT-802's 394 km/h. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 1,300 km for the AT-802. The A-7 Corsair II operates at altitudes up to 12,800 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802. At 19,050 kg MTOW, the A-7 Corsair II is 2.6x the AT-802's 7,257 kg. The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in 1,545 units vs 28 for the AT-802. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $4M for the AT-802. The A-7 Corsair II first flew 25 years before the AT-802 (1965 vs 1990).
| 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor |
| First flight | 30 October 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number produced | 28 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1123 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,981 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,840 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,795 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 37.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 394 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,257 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,951 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,007 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or AT-802?
The A-7 Corsair II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,123 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 729 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or AT-802?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the AT-802's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or AT-802?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or AT-802?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or AT-802?
The A-7 Corsair II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or AT-802?
The AT-802 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or AT-802?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 25 years before the AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or AT-802?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.