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A-7 Corsair II

LTV · USA

Inspired by the F-8 Crusader but shortened and optimized for ground attack, the A-7 was the first aircraft to feature a modern Head-Up Display (HUD) and an integrated navigation/weapons system that made it incredibly accurate.

Technical Specifications
First Flight 1964
Max Speed 1,111 km/h
Range 2,485 km
Ceiling 13,000 m
Engines 1x Allison TF41-A-2 turbofan
Armament & Payload

1x 20mm M61 Vulcan; up to 6,800 kg of bombs and missiles.