page_title: List of LTV A-7 Corsair II operators
section_title: United States Navy
hierarchical_section_title: List of LTV A-7 Corsair II operators / Operators / United States / United States Navy
caption_attribution_description: Two U.S. Navy McDonnell Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II from Attack Squadron VA-94 Shrikes in flight. VA-94 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 15 (CVW-15) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) for a deployment to the Western Pacific from 1 April 1981 to 23 November 1981.
context_page_description: The following is a list of operators of the LTV A-7 Corsair II attack aircraft.
context_section_description: The A-7 Corsair II made its initial military service and combat debut with the United States Navy in 1967 and, over time, became its most prolific user. It was gradually phased out in the 1980s with the introduction of its replacement, the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. Eventually the US Navy retired its last Corsair IIs in May 1991.
  Currently active-duty squadrons or units that were former A-7 operators
  VA-15 "Valions" (now VFA-15)
  VA-22 "Fighting Redcocks" (now VFA-22)
  Transitioned from A-4F Skyhawk to A-7E January 1971. Two combat cruises to Vietnam. Nine cruises to Mediterranean. Re designated VFA-22 May 4, 1990 and re-equipped with F/A-18C Hornet.
  VA-25 "Fists of the Fleet" (now VFA-25)
  Transitioned from A-1H Skyraider to A-7B April 1968. Transitioned from A-7B to A-7E in 1970. 3 combat cruises to Vietnam, 5 cruises to Pacific. Re designated VFA-25 July 1983 and re-equipped with F/A-18A Hornet.
  VA-27 "Royal Maces" (now VFA-27)
  Activated September 1,1 967 and equipped with A-7A. Transitioned to A-7E in 1970. 4 combat cruises to Vietnam, 10 cruises to Pacific. Re designated VFA-27 January 24, 1991 and equipped with F/A-18C Hornet.
  VA-37 "Ragin Bulls" (now VFA-37)
  Activated July 1, 1967, with A-7A. Transitioned to A-7E December 1973. 2 combat cruises to Vietnam, 10 cruises to Mediterranean. Re designated VFA-37 November 1990 and reequipped with F/A-18C Hornet.
  VA-81 "Sunliners" (now VFA-81)
  Transitioned from A-4C to A-7E in 1970. Nine cruises to Mediterranean. Participated in action against Libya. Re designated VFA-81 and reequipped with F/A-18C February 1988.
  VA-83 "Rampagers" (now VFA-83)
  Transitioned from A-4E to A-73 in December 1969. 12 cruises to Mediterranean. Action against Libya and Lebanon.
  VA-86 "Sidewinders" (now VFA-86)
  Transitioned from A-4E to A-7A March 1967. Became first A-7 operational squadron June 1, 1967. Transitioned to A-7B 1970, to A-7C 1972, and to A-7E March 1975. 4 combat cruises to Tonkin Gulf. 7 cruises to Mediterranean, 2 to North Atlantic., one world cruise. Re designated VFA-86 July 15, 1987 and re-equipped with F/A-18C.
  VA-87 "Golden Warriors" (now VFA-87)
  Established February 1, 1968 as first A-7B squadron. Transitioned to A-7E 1975. One combat cruise to Tonkin Gulf. 8 cruises to Mediterranean (2 of these to Indian Ocean as well) Participated in Grenada operation and in Lebanon. Re designated VFA-87 May 1, 1986 and re-equipped with F/A-18A.
  VA-94 "Mighty Shrikes" (now VFA-94)
  Transitioned from A-4E to A-7E 1971. 2 combat cruises to Tonkin Gulf. 8 cruises to Western Pacific (5 of these to Indian Ocean as well) 2 cruises to Western Pacific, One to North Pacific, and one world cruise. Re designated VFA-94 June 28, 1990 and re-equipped with F/A-18C.
  VA-97 "Warhawks" (now VFA-97)
  Established June 1, 1967, with A-7A. Transitioned to A-7E 1970. 4 combat cruises to Tonkin Gulf. 8 cruises to Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. One cruise to North Pacific and one world cruise. Re designated VFA-97 January 24, 1991 and re-equipped with F/A-18C.
  VA-105 "Gunslingers" (now VFA-105)
  Established March 4, 1968, with A-7A. Transitioned to A-7E 1973. 2 combat cruises to Tonkin Gulf. 10 cruises to Mediterranean (2 of these to Indian Ocean as well), one world cruise. Re designated VFA-105 December 17, 1990 and re-equipped with F/A-18C.
  VA-113 "Stingers" (now VFA-113)
  Transitioned from A-4F to A-7B 1968. Transitioned to A-7E 1970. 2 combat cruises to Tonkin Gulf. One cruise to Mediterranean, 5 cruises to Western Pacific. Re designated VFA-113 March 25, 1983 and re-equipped with F/A-18A.
  VA-146 "Blue Diamonds" (now VFA-146)
  Transitioned from A-4B/E to A-7B 1968. Transitioned to A-7E 1969. 4 combat cruises to Tonkin Gulf, 7 cruises to Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. One world cruise, one cruse to Northern Pacific. Predesignated VFA-146 July 21, 1989 and equipped with F/A-18C.
  VA-147 "Argonauts" (now VFA-147)
  Established February 1, 1967, with A-7A, becoming first fleet squadron to receive Corsair II. Received first combat-ready A-7As September 11, 1972. Received first operational A-7E September 17, 1969. 5 
caption: A-7E Corsair II from Attack Squadron VA-94 Shrikes in flight
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