LTV A-7 Corsair II | |
|---|---|
| País | E.e.u.u |
| Papel | Aviones de ataque |
| Primer vuelo | 26 de septiembre de 1965 |
| Construido | 1169 |
el LTV A-7 Corsair II es un avión de ataque ligero subsónico capaz de portaaviones estadounidense fabricado por Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) para reemplazar al Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. Su diseño de fuselaje es una versión algo más pequeña del supersónico Vought F-8 Crusader. El Corsair II entró inicialmente en servicio con la Armada de los Estados Unidos (USN) durante la Guerra de Vietnam. Más tarde fue adoptado por la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos (USAF), incluyendo la Guardia Nacional Aérea (ANG), para reemplazar al Douglas A-1 Skyraider y al Norte americano F-100 Super Sabre. El avión también fue exportado a Grecia en la década de 1970, y a Portugal a finales de la década de 1980. La USAF y la USN retiraron el tipo en 1991, el ANG en 1993, la Fuerza Aérea Portuguesa en 1999 y la Fuerza Aérea Helénica en 2014
Fuente: LTV A-7 Corsair II en Wikipedia
| LTV A-7D Corsair II Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Bill Maloney |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 20 |
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| LTV A-7D Corsair II Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Bill Maloney |
| Localisation | Wings of Eagles Discovery Center |
| Photos | 18 |
| Ling-Temco-Vought A-7D Corsair II Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Unknow |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 36 |
General Characteristics and Role
The LTV A-7D Corsair II was a dedicated carrier-capable, subsonic, light attack aircraft developed for the US Navy and later adapted for the US Air Force (USAF), becoming the A-7D variant. The A-7D was a significant modernization of the naval A-7, featuring the switch from the Navy’s Pratt & Whitney turbofan to the more powerful Allison TF41-A-1 turbofan engine, an entirely new computerized navigation and weapons delivery system, and the replacement of the twin 20 mm cannons with a single 20 mm M61 Vulcan rotary cannon. The A-7D became the standard attack aircraft for the Tactical Air Command (TAC) during the Vietnam War, valued for its accuracy and extremely high payload capacity relative to its size. It was nicknamed the “SLUF” (Short Little Ugly Fella).
| Property | Typical Value (A-7D) |
|---|---|
| Papel | Light Attack (Close Air Support and Interdiction) |
| National Origin | Estados Unidos |
| Fabricante | Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) |
| First Flight (A-7D) | 26 September 1968 |
| Equipo | 1 (Pilot) |
| Longitud | 14.00 m (45 ft 11 in) |
| Envergadura | 11.80 m (38 ft 9 in) |
| Altura | 4.90 m (16 ft 1 in) |
| Empty Weight | 8,676 kg (19,128 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 19,050 kg (42,000 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 1 x Allison TF41-A-1 (Rolls-Royce Spey derivative) turbofan engine.
- Thrust: 64.5 kN (14,500 lbf) (non-afterburning).
- Maximum Speed: 1,110 km/h (690 mph; 600 kn) at sea level (subsonic).
- Combat Radius: 1,127 km (700 mi; 608 nmi) (clean configuration).
- Ferry Range: 4,600 km (2,860 mi).
- Service Ceiling: 12,800 m (42,000 ft).
Armament and Avionics
- Fixed Armament: 1 x 20 mm M61A1 Vulcan Gatling cannon in the fuselage (USAF requirement).
- Hardpoints: 6 x wing pylons and 2 x fuselage stations for a total external load of up to 6,800 kg (15,000 lb).
- Typical Ordnance: Carried a vast array of air-to-ground ordnance, including conventional bombs (up to 12 x 500 lb bombs), rocket pods, AGM-65 Maverick, and Paveway laser-guided bombs (LGBs).
- Avionics: Featured a Head-Up Display (HUD) and an integrated inertial navigation system (INS) which gave the A-7D phenomenal bombing accuracy, far superior to many contemporary fighters.
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