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.

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. When A-7D production ended in 1976, LTV …

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.

Vought's A-7 is one of the world's most cost/effective and capable attack aircraft ever flown. Although derived from Vought's legendary F-8 Crusader, the A-7 is a completely different aircraft.

The A-7D is the Air Force version of the Corsair II. It was adopted by the Air Force at the urging of the US Army, whose troops receive close air support from the Air Force.

2019年6月26日 · Apparently the only USAF A-7 that had the USN refueling probe was the prototype YA-7D, which served at Edwards Air Force Base until retired to AMARC in 1992. So is this a USN A-7 acquired for Air National Guard gate …

Peculiar to the Air Force A-7D were the band receptacle type of inflight refueling system, higher energy-rated wheels, tires, and brakes, and the ESCAPAC IC ejection seat, modified to utilize the USAF survival kit and restraint system together with a low-pressure, demand-type oxygen system.

The A-7D was initially used in the "Sandy" role, providing teeth to back up search and rescue teams trying to retrieve downed airmen. It replaced the Douglas A-1 Skyraider in this role. It was also used in the LINEBACKER and LINEBACKER II …

A-7D Sit-In Cockpit Note: Visitors are permitted to sit in this cockpit. This A-7D ejection seat trainer familiarized pilots with proper ejection procedures during simulated in-flight emergencies.

The A-7D proved to be a reliable single-seat, close air support aircraft innovative in being the first aircraft to use a modern Heads Up Display (HUD) providing detailed information on dive angle, airspeed, altitude, drift and weapons guidance.