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This Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) promotional film "In Corsair Tradition" showcases the Vought A-7 Corsair. This plane, which was introduced to replace the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, was subject of an initial contract in early 1964. Based on the supersonic F-8 Crusader, the Corsair II was rapidly developed and first flew in late 1965. It entered squadron service with the USN on 1 February 1967; by the end of that year, A-7s were being deployed overseas for the Vietnam War. This film dates from that period, and features the A-7E. Viewers are provided with a look at models A-7A through A-7E; the A-7E was equipped with sophisticated computer systems, map display and navigation systems, including terrain following systems. The Corsair II entered service first with the U.S. Navy in 1969 during the Vietnam War, and 98 were lost or shot down during that conflict. The USAF would later adopt the aircraft, as did the Air National Guard (ANG). The last A-7s were retired by the Greek airforce in 2014.
The famous bent-wing “WW2 Corsair”; the F4U opens the film (:10). F4U's run off the runway (:35) of an aircraft carrier deck. The A-7E swings onto screen (1:16). The contract for a new jet fighter aircraft was delivered to Vought aeronautics company (1:40) which designed built and flew the craft in under two years. The A-7E entered combat swiftly within 26 months after first flight. The inertial guidance system (2:08) is discussed. The A-7E could carry a payload of 15,000. Fuselage stations accommodated 500 lbs. of defensive missiles. It also came complete with an M61 20 mm cannon. Rate of fire (2:56) is noted. The A-7E came equipped with an Allison Model 250 (3:04) engine. The navigation and weapons delivery system is discussed (3:11). A close shot of the control panel follows (3:28). The automatic flight control (3:45) navigation computer and forward looking radar get a feature. The projected map display is computer driven (4:01). Maximum velocity of the A-7 is 540 knots (4:46). Footage follows of the pilot within the cockpit as he zooms through the air (5:10) selecting proper attack mode. Velocity and dive angle (6:03) follow. The pilot uses the aiming reticle / heads up display to lock on a target (6:31). A series of explosions on the ground in Vietnam as payloads are unleashed (7:32). Rate of roll is discussed (8:00). The craft is completed with about 400 lbs. of aluminum and steel armor. Maintenance is performed on the ground; footage highlights the wheel wells (8:48). Ground support checks nonstructural panels and doors (9:05) for frequent service issues. Service issues are discussed for the cockpit area (9:16). The film concludes with a summary of A-7E’s features as a number of the crafts take off from aircraft carrier deck (9:23).
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