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.

The Corsair II achieved its excellent accuracy with the aid of an automatic electronic navigation and weapons delivery system. Although designed primarily as a ground attack aircraft, it also had limited air-to-air combat capability.

Sep 28, 2023 · Developed as a successor to the Douglas A-4 "Skyhawk" series of carrier-based strike fighter, the LTV A-7 "Corsair II" entered service with the United States Navy (USN) during the Vietnam War (1955-1975) in 1967.

Aug 24, 2024 · The U.S. Navy A-7 Corsair II's fine combat record during the Vietnam War assured its place among the finest bomber aircraft in history.

The LTV A-7 Corsair II, having first flown in September 1965 and introduced in February 1967, is a light attack, subsonic, carrier-capable aircraft produced by Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) and primarily used by the United Stated Air Force and Navy.

Jul 15, 2024 · The A-7 Corsair II's combat performance in the Vietnam War demonstrated its reliability, precision, and low attrition rates. Though not a fighter plane, the A-7 carried defensive armament, showcasing its versatility and combat capabilities.

LTV A-7 Corsair II v1.0.6 / 01 jan 24 / greg goebel * During the Vietnam War, the US Navy acquired a strike aircraft, the LTV "A-7", which would provide decades of excellent service to the US Navy and the US Air Force. The A-7 lingered in service into the 21st century with several foreign air arms.

The final version of the Corsair II was the A-7E, which first flew in November 1968, and featured a 14,250 lb. static thrust Allison TF41-A-2 engine, improved avionics and hydraulic systems,...

A VA-195 Dambusters A-7E Corsair II off USS Kitty Hawk (CVA 63) bombs the Hai Duong railway and highway bridge in North Vietnam in 1972. The A-7 received its baptism of fire during the Vietnam War.

Jul 17, 2017 · The Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II was originally designed as a single-seat, mid-weight fighter/bomber for the United States Navy. The prototype A-7A took flight on Sept. 27, 1965, after a short design and development period due to Vought’s experience with the supersonic F-8 Crusader.