LTV A-7 Corsair II | |
|---|---|
| Riik | USA |
| Rolli | Ründelennukid |
| Esimene lend | 26. september 1965 |
| Ehitatud | 1169 |
2007 LTV A-7 Corsair II on Ameerika lennukikandja võimeline allahelikiirusega kerge ründelennuk, mille on tootnud Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) Douglas A-4 Skyhawki asendamiseks. Selle lennuki kere disain on mõnevõrra väiksem versioon ülehelikiirusega Vought F-8 Crusaderist. Corsair II asus algselt teenistusse Ameerika Ühendriikide mereväes (USN) Vietnami sõja ajal. Hiljem võtsid selle kasutusele Ameerika Ühendriikide õhujõud (USAF), sealhulgas õhurahvuskaart (ANG), et asendada Douglas A-1 Skyraider ja Põhja-Ameerika F-100 Super Sabre. Lennukit eksporditi 1970. aastatel ka Kreekasse ja 1980. aastate lõpus Portugali. USAF ja USN saatsid tüübi pensionile 1991. aastal, ANG 1993. aastal, Portugali õhujõud 1999. aastal ja Kreeka õhujõud 2014. aastal
Allikas: LTV A-7 Corsair II Vikipeedias
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Bill Maloney |
| Localisation | Wings of Eagles Discovery Center |
| Photos | 18 |
| Ling-Temco-Vought A-7D Corsair II Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Rolli | Light Attack (Close Air Support and Interdiction) |
| National Origin | Ameerika Ühendriigid |
| Tootja | Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) |
| First Flight (A-7D) | 26 September 1968 |
| Meeskonna | 1 (Pilot) |
| pikkus | 14.00 m (45 ft 11 in) |
| Tiibade siruulatus | 11.80 m (38 ft 9 in) |
| kõrgus | 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.
Vaadatud : 2952
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