A-7 Corsair II vs YF-23 Black Widow II
The A-7 Corsair II and the YF-23 Black Widow II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Northrop McDonnell Douglas respectively. The YF-23 Black Widow II reaches 2,335 km/h — 2.1x the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 4,500 km for the YF-23 Black Widow II. The YF-23 Black Widow II operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 12,800 m for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in 1,545 units vs 2 for the YF-23 Black Widow II. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $70M for the YF-23 Black Widow II. The A-7 Corsair II first flew 25 years before the YF-23 Black Widow II (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 |
| American stealth fighter, developed in the late 1980s, untouched by combat, rival to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 27 August 1990 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $70 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 | 84.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2335 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,812 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,123 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,154 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,876 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,335 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 1,212 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,981 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,123 kg compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 19,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 2 units of the YF-23 Black Widow II.