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Vought built the aircraft in a remarkably short time, mostly because it was basically the same design as the [[F-8 Crusader]]. The first test aircraft (named after the World War II fighter) were delivered in 1964.
Vought built the aircraft in a remarkably short time, mostly because it was basically the same design as the [[F-8 Crusader]]. The first test aircraft (named after the World War II fighter) were delivered in 1964.
After a period of onshore testing, the A-7 was delivered to VA-147 on the USS ''[[Ranger]]'' in 1966. The [[United States Air Force| Air Force]] also bought a more highly powered version for light ground support.
After a period of onshore testing, the A-7 was delivered to VA-147 on the ''[[USS Ranger]]'' in 1966. The [[United States Air Force| Air Force]] also bought a more highly powered version for light ground support.
==Service==
==Service==