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LTV A-7 Corsair II

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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).

The A-7 was developed during the early 1960s as replacement for the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. Its design was derived from the Vought F-8 Crusader in comparison with the F-8, the A-7 is both smaller and restricted to subsonic speeds, its airframe being simpler and cheaper to produce. Following a competitive bid by Vought in response to the United States Navy's (USN) VAL (Heavier-than-air, Attack, Light) requirement, an initial contract for the type was issued on 8 February 1964. Development was rapid, first flying on 26 September 1965 and entering squadron service with the USN on 1 February 1967; by the end of that year, A-7s were being deployed overseas for the Vietnam War.

CONTROLS:
AG1... airbrake
VTOL... Flaps
Trim

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 40.1ft (12.2m)
  • Length 52.4ft (16.0m)
  • Height 20.7ft (6.3m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 14,188lbs (6,435kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.375
  • Wing Loading 24.4lbs/ft2 (118.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 582.6ft2 (54.1m2)
  • Drag Points 973

Parts

  • Number of Parts 120
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 732