When did the a7d enter service?
LTV A-7 Corsair II
| A-7 Corsair II | |
|---|---|
| First flight | 26 September 1965 |
| Introduction | February 1967 |
| Retired | 1991 (USAF, USN); 1993 (ANG) 1999 (Portuguese Air Force) |
| Status | Active (Greece) |
What is an A 7 aircraft?
From Wikipedia: The Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II is a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft introduced to replace the United States Navy’s A-4 Skyhawk, initially entering service during the Vietnam War.
What is an A-7 Corsair II?
The LTV A-7 Corsair II was designed and produced by the American company Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) as a carrier-capable subsonic light attack aircraft in the early 1960s. It was built to replace the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk and was developed from the Vought F-8 Crusader single-engine air superiority jet aircraft.
What kind of bombs do they put in the A7 Corsair II?
LTV A-7 Corsair II aircraft of the 76th Tactical Fighter Squadron 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing airdropping Mark 82 hi-drag bombs . Two U.S. Navy Ling Temco Vought A-7B Corsair II from Attack Squadron VA-215 in flight. Two U.S. Navy Ling Temco Vought A-7B Corsair II from Attack Squadron VA-215 in flight.
Can a Corsair II airdrops Mark 82 Hi drag bombs?
LTV A-7 Corsair II aircraft of the 76th Tactical Fighter Squadron 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing airdropping Mark 82 hi-drag bombs . LTV A-7 Corsair II aircraft of the 76th Tactical Fighter Squadron 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing airdropping Mark 82 hi-drag bombs . Two U.S. Navy Ling Temco Vought A-7B Corsair II from Attack Squadron VA-215 in flight.
What aircraft replaced the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk?
It was built to replace the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk and was developed from the Vought F-8 Crusader single-engine air superiority jet aircraft. The aircraft first flew in September 1965 and was introduced with the United States Navy in February 1967.