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Description
| Notes: Improved A-7B with new nav weapons delivery system and 1 20mm m61a1 gun. | |||
| Manufacturer: | Vought |
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| Base model: | A-7 | ||
| Designation: | A-7 | ||
| Version: | E | ||
| Nickname: | Corsair II | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | ||
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | ||
| Basic role: | Attack | ||
| Crew: | Pilot | ||
Specifications
| Length: | 46' | 14.0 m | |
| Height: | 16' | 4.8 m | |
| Wingspan: | 38' 9" | 11.8 m | |
| Wingarea: | 375.0 sq ft | 34.8 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 19,490 lb | 8,839 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 41,998 lb | 19,047 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 42,000 lb | 19,047 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Allison TF41-A-2 | ||
| Thrust (each): | 15,000 lb | 6,802 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 2,280 miles | 3,671 km | |
| Max Speed: | 693 mph | 1,115 km/h | 602 kt |
| Climb: | 12,640 ft/min | 3,852 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 43,000 ft | 13,106 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Air Power Park and Museum | Hampton | Virginia |
| Churchill County | Fallon | Nevada |
| Edwardsville Township | Edwardsville | Illinois |
| Heritage In Flight Museum | Lincoln | Illinois |
| Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum | New York | New York |
| Jacksonville University - NROTC | Jacksonville | Florida |
| NAS Cecil Field | Cecil Field | Florida |
| NAS Jacksonville | Jacksonville | Florida |
| National Museum of Naval Aviation | NAS Pensacola | Florida |
| Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum | Mt. Pleasant | South Carolina |
| Pima Air & Space Museum | Tucson | Arizona |
| Western Aerospace Museum | Oakland | California |
A-7 E on display
Air Power Park and Museum | Heritage In Flight Museum | |||
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum | National Museum of Naval Aviation | Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum | Pima Air & Space Museum | |
Western Aerospace Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Hal Penley Cocoa, FL | I was an AQ in VA-66 out of Cecil Field, FL 1975-1981. The last year was shore duty at AIMD Cecil Field. I worked "O" level on the flight deck when we deployed on the USS Independance (CV62)on Med Cruises, and then to "I" level in AIMD on the INDY's last cruise before it went to the shipyard for overhaul in about 1977. Then we went to the brand new USS Eisenhower (CVN69) for ORE's and TYT's before heading to the Med. I worked on the AVQ-7 HUD, ASN-91 Navweps computer, ASN-99 Projected Map Display, and the Armament Station Control Unit (ASCU). The A-7E was a sturdy, dependable plane that carried a boatload of ordnance and a wicked 20mm cannon. It wasn't sexy (referred to as the SLUF (Short Little Ugly Fella) but did the job it was designed for very well. 09/24/2008 @ 16:55 [ref: 22734] |
| Steve Taylor Torrance, CA | Was first assigned NAS Lemoore VA-122 Rag Squadron... then across the street to The Argonuats VA-147/USS Constellation CV-64,..1977-81. Plane captain of A/C 403 "City of Olongapo". Served as AE on two Wes Pacs and a Cubi point Det.@ Dungaree Beach! Later assigned AIMD. Worked for Mcdonnell Douglas.. flight testing the MD-11 and C-17 in the early 90's. While working at EAFB Test Facility, I Got a close-up look at the new Stretch Version of the A7-E... the "YA-7F" Corsair II. Beautiful Plane....now it just sits there in their museum! Such a waste! 09/12/2008 @ 19:52 [ref: 22673] |
| Terry S. Hildebrand slatington, PA | I was a plane captian with VA-86 FROM '85 TO '87.I loved every minute.Made 2 med cruises and a north atlantic cruise.Wish I could go back to those days again. 09/06/2008 @ 19:29 [ref: 22622] |
| David Burton Ocala, FL | I was an AME in VA-12 from 1976 to 1979 and in VA-83 from 1985 to 1988. These were a great aircraft hated to see them go. Worked on F-18's and P-3's but like the A-7, easy aircraft to maintain. 08/27/2008 @ 14:26 [ref: 22562] |
| Rosendo Gautier Simpson, PA | Worked on A7E in VA-15 out of Cecil Field NAS from 1979 to 1983. Deployed on the USS Independence CV-62. At only 17 it was an experience most will never enjoy. Became a plane captain before working as an AE. It was a good aircraft to learn on and practice what you learned. Sometimes in my travels I get to see one at air museums and reminese on the good old days of my youth serving the nation. 08/13/2008 @ 22:28 [ref: 22452] |
| Richard Payne Flint Hill, VA | I worked the A7-E's with VA-25 from March 78 - AUG 81. Made two cruises on the Ranger 79 and 80-81. Had a blast. Worked as a Plane Captain and then in the A/F shop. Lots of drop checks on the boat due to strut changes. There's nothing like jacking a plane on the boat. Would love to work on one again. R&R ing extension units and roll packs. Those stupid extension units leaked a lot and the roll pack was a poor design ( I would of shot the engineer who designed it). All in all a great plane. Went to Pensecola last November and saw the A7-E there. Nice Museum and I recommend it to all. Smooth sailing.... 02/24/2008 @ 18:51 [ref: 19774] |
| Adam Hodge Marietta, GA | Hi Everyone,
I'm trying to start up a collection of original VA patches as a keepsake type thing and was wondering if anyone had anything they could spare/donate to help me out? I'm looking for anything (Squadron,Shoulder,Anniv,Transition,Decomm, etc patches) A-7 Related. Being a HS Student (Junior) there aren't many trying to start something like this but I'm a huge Naval Aviation fan and have high hopes of OCS following college. If anyone can help me out with the VA Gear please shoot me a line at HODGETCA@aol.com (Can try to offer a little $$ if need be but being a HS Student I doubt it'd be much =) ) Thanks in Advance and FLY NAVY! Adam 02/03/2008 @ 02:43 [ref: 19526] |
| Peter Stoeckel Binghamton, NY | I was an AE, and served in VA-22, VA-122 and VA-192.
The A-7/E was easy to master, and I enjoyed seeing all the smiles the piolts gave me when I touched their aircraft. 01/08/2008 @ 11:23 [ref: 19193] |
| Charles Lingard Brookings, OR | After being in the West Coast A-7 RAG, VA-122, for about two and a half years, I transferred to VA-192 (SSHWFGD)from late 1971 until 1974; made two cruises on the USS Kitty Hawk. I was an AME2 then, and was mostly in the Check Crew and spent a lot of time on beach dets in Cubi Point, Philippines.
After a tour in Point Mugu, California, I went to VA-195 Dambusters as an AME1 in 1978 and made the 1979 and 1981 cruises on the USS America (CV-66). From VA-195, I went back to VA-122 until 1985. From VA-122, I got orders to VFA-192, who transitioned to the FA-18 Composite Suppositories (Hornets, ptooey). We went to the USS Midway homeported in Yokosuka, Japan in 1986. Since the Navy got rid of the A-7s, I figured that it was time that the Navy and I parted company. Even though A-7s had their less-than-pleasant quirks, I missed the old Corsair! 11/29/2007 @ 01:12 [ref: 18709] |
| Kenneth Beal SPRINGFIELD, OR | I served as a Plane Captain with VA-192 (The World Famous Golden Dragons) aboard the USS Kittyhawk in 1972. Spent a few years at NAS Lemoore, California. Always enjoyed the Corsair. Looked kind of dumpy on the deck, but graceful in the air. Anyone out there with VA-192 during 1972, speak up... 08/21/2007 @ 19:41 [ref: 17716] |
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