Vought A-7D "Corsair II"
A Navy design to replace its A-4, the A-7 proved its capabilities in the Vietnam War. The A-7 was one of the few designs developed by another service accepted into the USAF. The A-7A first flew Sept. 27, 1965 with the D-model entering service in 1968. A total of 459 aircraft were delivered to the USAF and the Air National Guard. Max Speed: 698 mph. Max Range: 2,871 miles. Ceiling: 51,000 ft.
Exhibit at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum.
Vought A-7D "Corsair II"
A Navy design to replace its A-4, the A-7 proved its capabilities in the Vietnam War. The A-7 was one of the few designs developed by another service accepted into the USAF. The A-7A first flew Sept. 27, 1965 with the D-model entering service in 1968. A total of 459 aircraft were delivered to the USAF and the Air National Guard. Max Speed: 698 mph. Max Range: 2,871 miles. Ceiling: 51,000 ft.
Exhibit at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum.