Vought YA-7F Strikefighter
Vought · United States · first flew 1989 · bomber
The Vought YA-7F Strikefighter was a prototype transonic attack aircraft based on the subsonic A-7 Corsair II.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 15.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing single-engined attack jet
- Based on the subsonic A-7 Corsair II
- Transonic performance
A single-seat A-7 derivative with a single turbofan and a high-mounted wing.
Specifications
- The Vought YA-7F Strikefighter has a length of 15.25 m (50 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.81 m (39 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Two prototypes were converted from A-7Ds and the first flew in November 1989.
Variants
The YA-7F was a development of the LTV A-7 Corsair II.
Where you'll see it
It was not ordered into production, as its intended role was filled by the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
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