LTV A-7 Corsair II

The Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II is a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft introduced to replace the United States Navy's Douglas A-4 Skyhawk initially entering service during the Vietnam War. The Corsair II was later adopted by the United States Air Force to include the Air National Guard to replace the Douglas A-1 Skyraider North American F-100 Super Sabre and Republic F-105 Thunderchief.

The LTV A-7 Corsair II is a single-engine single-seat carrier-capable fighter bomber aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer LTV Aerospace (Ling-Temco-Vought).1
The LTV A-7 Corsair II is a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft introduced to replace the United States Navy's A-4 Skyhawk, initially entering service during the Vietnam War.2
The LTV A-7 Corsair II is a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft introduced to replace the United States Navy's A-4 3
– LTV A-7 Corsair II „The SLUF in USAF and USANG Service 1968 – 1993” LTV A-7D/K Corsair II.The SLUF in USAF and USANG Service 1968-1993.4
LTV A-7 Corsair II, VA-37 Bulls, con camuflaje para el desierto, Norte de Africa, 1990.5

Made by Ling-Temco-Vought.

It is the successor of the Vought F-8 Crusader ,

LTV A-7 Corsair II is the predecessor of the Vought YA-7F.

The LTV A-7 Corsair II was one of the most successful military aircraft of modern times and probably the greatest bargain in weapon system procurement history.6
The LTV A-7 Corsair II is a subsonic strike aircraft that was initially deployed by the US Navy. It was later adopted by the Air Force.7
LTV A-7 Corsair II - Click here for a bigger picture and more information Photographer: Shaun Connor Location: Pensacola NAS (NPA / 8
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Hellenic Air Force
Portuguese Air Force
United States Air Force
Height Main
16
Height Alt
4.90 m
Predecessor
Vought F-8 Crusader
Engine(jet)
Allison TF41-A-2
Length Alt
14.06 m
Ferry Range Alt
171600.0
Thrust Main
14500
Jet Or Prop
jet
Lists
*List of attack aircraft*List of military aircraft of the United States
Combat Radius Main
621.0
Max Speed Alt
41880.0
Primary user
Successor
Vought YA-7F
Loading Main
77
Developed From
Vought F-8 Crusader
Introduced
February 1967
Airfoil
NACA 65A007 root and tip
Plane Or Copter?
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
19050.0
Number Built
1569
Crew
1
Thrust/weight
1
Max Speed More
at sea level
Combat Radius Alt
42000.0
Max Takeoff Weight Main
42000.0
Retired
1991
1999
Unit Cost
2860000
Thrust Alt
64.5
Area Main
375.0
Hardpoint Bombs
80.0
Span Alt
11.81 m
Hardpoint Other
up to 4 × 300-330-370 US gallon drop tanks
Avionics
*Texas Instruments AN-APQ-126 terrain following radar
Manufacturer
Status
First Flight
26
Number Of Jets
1
Hardpoints
6
Hardpoint Rockets
4
Span Main
1181.1
Type of jet
Max Speed Main
600
Guns
1200.0
Empty Weight Alt
8840.0
Variants With Their Own Articles
Vought YA-7F
Length Main
46
Area Alt
34.8 m²
Similar Aircraft
*Sukhoi Su-17*A-6 Intruder
Related
*F-8 Crusader*Vought YA-7F
Empty Weight Main
19490.0
Hardpoint Missiles
***2× AIM-9 Sidewinder AAM***2× AGM-45 Shrike Anti-radiation missile ***2× AGM-62 Walleye TV-guided Glide bomb***2× AGM-65 Maverick***2× AGM-88 HARM***2× GBU-8 electro-optically guided Glide bomb
Ferry Range Main
2485.0
Category
Ferry Range More
with external fuel tanks
Hardpoint Capacity
15000.0
Loading Alt
379

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