Hello all,

I'm hoping someone out there can help me. I recently picked up Trumpeters 1/32 A-7D Corsair II. I was actually looking to get the A-7E, but I was able to pick up the D for about $45 less, so... what would it take to convert my D to an E? I've already picked up a SuperScale decal set, but I know virtually nothing about this aircraft. Was there big differences between the two? About the only thing I know is that the paint schemes are diffennt and that the Marines used the D, while the Navy used the E. Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated. :-)

Voots

I think the only difference is in the avionics and that the U.S navy called their A-7D's, E's.
Here is a couple of links.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-7_Corsair_II
http://www.vought.com/heritage/products/html/a-7.html
Andy

Thanks, that's pretty much exactly what I was looking for. Looks like I'll be ok if I get an A-7E cockpit.

Thanks again,
Voots

The main external difference is the aerial refuelling kit.The Airforce D's have a bulge for the boom receptacle. While the Navy E's have a retractable refuelling probe. There is also probale some differences in the undercarriage and tail hook also I would expect the aerials to be different.

USN bombs are also covered in an ablative coating. This gives them a distinctive textured surface when compared to Airforce bombs.

David

No, there were a few changes between the aircraft, IIRC The A-7E had:

Stronger undercarriage (take-off & landing on Aircraft carrier)
In-flight refueling probe
Different engine (because of the steam catapult)
One or two other cosmetic differences

Hi!

The first batch of 26 A-7D airframes did have the Navy style refuelling probe!

Early A-7D´s did not have the Pave Penny chin pod either.

Otherwise all other differences mentioned here applies.

Greetings!

Stefan E

(Who is building on his Navy A-7E right now!)