LTV A-7D Corsair II

History

The LTV A-7 Corsair II first flew in 1965 and was retired from front line service in 1991.
The Quonset Air Museum’s A-7 Corsair II (next to the last A-7D built) was assigned to the 162nd Tactical Fighter Group, Arizona Air National Guard in 1977. Where it remained for it’s entire career before being assigned to 104th TFG, Massachusetts Air National Guard at the Barnes Municipal Airport, Westfield, Massachusetts. The Air Guard used the aircraft for training at Instructional Airframes for Battle Damage Repair.
Acquired by the Quonset Air Museum through GSA-DRMO system in January 1995. The aircraft was towed from Westfield Massachusetts (115 miles) to The Quonset Air Museum on January 24, 1995.

Specifications

Description

Manufacturer: LTV, Dallas Texas
Designation: A-7
Version: D
Nickname: Corsair II
Type: Single seat subsonic tactical fighter, light attack bomber.
USAF Serial Number: 75-0408

Dimensions

Length: 6 ft 1 in
Height: 16 ft 1 in
Wingspan: 38 ft 8 in
Wing area: 375 sq. ft

Weights

Empty Weight: 15037 lbs.
Gross Weight: 39325 lbs.

Propulsion

Power plant: Single TF41-A-1 Allison/Rolls Royce Turbofan Engine.
Thrust-lb.: 14,250 lbs.

Performance

Range: 2861 miles
Cruise Speed: 545 mph
Max Speed: 691 mph
Ceiling: 33500 ft

Armament

One 20mm General Electric M61A-1 Vulcan Cannon with 1000 rounds of ammunition. Up to 15,000 lb. of ordinance on six external wing and fuselage stations. Provision to carry two AIM-9 Sidewinder heat seeking missiles on fuselage stations.

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