Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
TA-7C Corsair II
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2021
1. TA-7C Corsair II Marker
Built by Ling-Temco-Vought Corporation and based on the F-8 Crusader fighter, the A-7 was a single seat United States Navy attack aircraft introduced in February, 1967. The A-7 was powered by a single turbofan engine with no afterburner. Outboard ailerons were added, and the structure was strengthened to carry a maximum weapons load of 15,000 pounds. The A-7 was designed to carry almost any conventional weapon in the Navy inventory. It was also capable of carrying nuclear weapons such as the Walleye, Mk-28, B-61 and B-83. The aircraft also carried a 20mm Mk 12 cannon.
The aircraft was given the name Corsair II in honor of the famous Vought F-4U Corsair fighter of WWII and Korea. Aviators and crews gave it the unofficial nickname "SLUF" (Short Little Ugly Feller.) The A-7 saw extensive use during the Vietnam War.
The A-7 was built in many versions, including a United States Air Force version. By the end of production in 1984, a total of 1,564 A-7s were built. The Navy and Air Force retired the aircraft in 1991. The Air National Guard flew the A-7 until 1993. The last A-7 was taken out of service when the Greek Air Force
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Specifications
Wingspan: 38 ft. 9 in.
Width: 23 ft. 9 in (wings folded)
Height: 16 ft. 1 in.
Empty weight: 19,127 lb.
Range: 1,231 miles
Max takeoff weight: 41,998 lb.
Maximum speed: 690 mph.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold • War, Vietnam. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1967.
Location. 35° 3.93′ N, 106° 32.016′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Kirtland Air Force Base. It is on Eubank Boulevard SE south of Southern Boulevard SE, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History. A fee is necessary to access the marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87123, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2021
2. TA-7C Corsair II and Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed (a few steps from this marker); F-105D Thunderchief (a few steps from this marker); New Mexico Air Guard, "The Tacos" (within shouting distance of this marker); The 100 Foot Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Test (within shouting distance of this marker); Redstone (within shouting distance of this marker); B-29 Superfortress (within shouting distance of this marker); Silverplate and Saddletree Bombers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
