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Arriving on station with the USS Ranger (CVA-61) in early December 1967, the first Corsair II squadron became operational immediatedly and sustained its first combat loss three weeks later. This book tells how the A-7 soon proved its worth supporting ground operations in South Vietnam. As it continued to serve in the ground support role, the navy swiftly introduced the A-7E which soon ran into.
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Description. Arriving on station with the USS Ranger (CVA-61) in early December 1967, the first Corsair II squadron became operational immediatedly and sustained its first combat loss three weeks later. This book tells how the A-7 soon proved its worth supporting ground operations in South Vietnam.
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The definitive version of the Corsair II for the U.S. Navy was the A-7E, which thanks to her endurance, accuracy and a suite of weaponry became a favourite with Forward Air Controllers (FACs) during the Southeast Asia War.
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A lonely US Navy A-7 intercepting a formation of Soviet Tu-16 Badger bombers. Developed to meet a Soviet Ministry of Defense requirement for a fast bomber that would counter the threat posed by NATO, the Tupolev Tu-16 (NATO reporting name: Badger) was a ground-breaking project. It was the first Soviet medium bomber to feature swept wings, and it was built around a pair of turbojets that were.
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Dimensions: Length: 46 ft., 1½ in.; Height: 16 ft., ¾ in.; Wingspan: 38 ft., 9 in. Weights: Empty: 19,490 lb.; Gross: 49,000 lb. Power Plant: One 14,250 lb. static thrust Allison TF41-A-2 turbofan.
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The LTV A-7 Corsair II is an American carrier-capable subsonic light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV). The A-7 was developed during the early 1960s as replacement for the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk.
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The story of the US Navy A-7 that gun killed a US Navy pilotless, errant Corsair II Dario Leone Sponsored by: Osprey Publishing With little time to try to regain control, Lt Cdr Mike Boston pulled the secondary handle between his legs.
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GULF WAR AIRCRAFT VIETNAM WAR AIRCRAFT Aviation / Aerospace LTV A-7 Corsair II Carrier-Borne Strike Aircraft [ 1967 ] The LTV A-7 Cosair II strike platform was developed as a replacement for the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk line and based on the successful Vought F-8 Crusader fighter.
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DESCRIPTION: Needing a tactical attack fighter with greater range and payload than the A-4, the US Navy approached the Vought company about building a suitable aircraft.The resulting A-7 was developed as a subsonic attack version of the F-8 Crusader fighter. The Corsair, without the variable-incidence wings of the F-8, was soon recognized as an exceptionally accurate attack bomber and was.
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116th Combat Wing, Araxos Air Base 335th Bomber Squadron, with A-7E (1993-2008) 336th Bomber Squadron, with A-7E (1993-2014) Portugal Portugal's A-7s (designated A-7P, TA-7P) were 20 converted ex- United States Navy (USN) A-7A airframes powered by the Pratt & Whitney TF30-P408 engine and were equipped with A-7D and A-7E avionics.
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It shows U.S. Navy A-7E Corsair II (BuNo 157495) belonging to VA-56 "Champions" bursting into flames after a ramp strike on 21 August 1984. The pilot, Lt. Thomas R. Doyle, 24, was killed in the.
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LTV A-7 Corsair II , Century Wings New Model Announcement, & Calibre Wings Updates. A U.S. Navy Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E-5-CV Corsair II (BuNo 156863) of Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) "Blue Diamonds" in flight on 16th November 1974. VA-146 assigned to Attack Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CVA-64) for.
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Cold War Era Military Aviation Former A-7 Corsair II pilot explains what made the iconic SLUF a great attack aircraft By Dario Leone Jul 31 2021 What did the A-7 Corsair II have that gave it such a great combat record and a devoted pilot community, aka the "A-7 mafia"?
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The US Navy is pulling the world's largest warship, sent to the eastern Mediterranean Sea after Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel, back to the United States as it reevaluates its global force.
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Born in battle over Vietnam, the A-7 subsequently flew combat missions over Grenada, Lebanon, Libya, Panama and Operation Desert Storm. Squadron of Firsts: Attack Squadron (VA) 147 was the first operational squadron equipped with the Corsair II .
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