Did the A-7 have an afterburner?

To achieve the required range, initial versions of the A-7 were powered by a single Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-6 turbofan engine, which produced 11,345 lbf (50.47 kN) of thrust. It had replaced the afterburner-equipped Pratt & Whitney J57-P-20A turbojet engine of the F-8.

When did the a7d enter service?

The A-7D is a single-seat, tactical close air support aircraft derived from the U.S. Navy’s A-7. The first A-7D made its initial flight in April 1968, and deliveries of production models began in December 1968.

What is the difference between a-7D and a 7E?

The A-7D had a hump added to the fuselage aft of the cockpit housing the air refueling receiver, whereas the A-7E (and all other USN SLUFs) had a retractable air refueling probe mounted on the right side of the nose, just under the canopy.

What is an A-7 Corsair II?

The LTV A-7 Corsair II is an American carrier-capable subsonic light attack aircraft manufactured by Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) to replace the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. Its airframe design is somewhat a smaller version of the supersonic Vought F-8 Crusader. The Corsair II initially entered service with the United States Navy (USN) during the Vietnam War.

Where did the A-7D Corsair fly in the 1980s?

These aircraft were deployed to the United Kingdom from 21 August through 12 September 1979 for NATO operation CORNET Stallion With the pullout of the USAF from its Thailand bases in late 1975, the A-7Ds stationed at Korat initially went to Clark AB, Philippines.

What is the best book on the Vietnam War A7 Corsair II?

Birzer, Norman; Mersky, Peter (2004). US Navy A-7 Corsair II Units of the Vietnam War. Osprey Combat Aircraft. 48. Oxford, UK: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84176-731-4. Brown, David F. (1997). SLUF A-7 Corsair II. Hong Kong: Concord Publications. ISBN 978-962-361-723-9. Donald, David, ed. (1997). “Vought A-7 Corsair II”.

Where can I find media related to the LTV A-7 Corsair II?

ISBN 1-875671-50-1. Wikimedia Commons has media related to LTV A-7 Corsair II. Not to be confused with the Aerial target or Amphibious aircraft sequences.