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| The A-7D is a single-seat, tactical close air support aircraft derived from the U.S. Navy's A-7.
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The first A-7D made its initial flight in April 1968, and deliveries of production models began in December 1968.
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When A-7D production ended in 1976, LTV had delivered 459 to the U.S. Air Force. |
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The A-7D demonstrated its outstanding ground attack capability flying with the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, during the closing months of the Southeast Asia War. |
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The Corsair II achieved its excellent accuracy with the aid of an automatic electronic navigation and weapons delivery system. |
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Although designed primarily as a ground attack aircraft, it also had limited air-to-air combat capability.
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In 1973 the USAF began assigning A-7Ds to the Air National Guard (ANG), and by 1987 they were being flown by ANG units in 10 states and Puerto Rico. |
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A-7Ds participated in Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989.
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JRLucarinyModels A-7D Corsair II Panel |
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The last A-7Ds were retired in the early 1990s. |
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TECHNICAL NOTES: Armament: One M61A1 20mm rapid-fire cannon plus 15,000 lbs. of mixed ordnance. |
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Engine: One Allison TF41 turbofan engine of 14,250 lbs. thrust Maximum speed: 663 mph Cruising speed: 545 pph |
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Range: 3,044 miles Ceiling: 33,500 ft |
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Span: 38 ft. 8 in. Length: 46 ft. 1 in |
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Height: 16 ft. 1 in. |
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