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A-7 Corsair II
Vought · Fighter / Attack · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)
© Photo: Robert L. Lawson, U.S. Navy · Public domain
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The LTV A-7 Corsair II is an American carrier-capable subsonic light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV).
Specifications
Category Fixed Wing
Sub-Category Fighter
Domain Defence
Era Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country USA
Manufacturer Vought
Operator USA/Greece/Portugal
Primary Role Fighter / Attack
Status Retired
Service Entry 1967
Produced 1569
Propulsion Turbofan
Engine Allison TF41-A-2 turbofan
Thrust / Power 14,250 lbf
Launch Carrier/Ground
Length (ft) 46.2
Wingspan (ft) 38.7
Empty Weight (lb) 19781
MTOW (lb) 42000
Payload (lb) 15000
Endurance (hr) 3
Service Ceiling (ft) 42000
Range (mi) 2861
Max Speed (mph) 698
Max Speed (Mach) 0.92
Armament 1x 20mm M61A1; AIM-9; bombs/AGM-65