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A-1 Skyraider vs A-6 Intruder

A-1 Skyraider vs A-6 Intruder at a glance — top speed 518 vs 1,040 km/h, range 2,118 vs 5,219 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 27,500 kg, built 3,180 vs 693 units.

Specifications
A-1 Skyraider A-6 Intruder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Grumman
First flight 18 March 1945 19 April 1960
Year introduced 1946 1963
Number produced 3180 units 693 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 37.2 m² 49.1 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 16.2 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 11.8 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 1040 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 5,219 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 12,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 27,500 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 11,630 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 2 x 8,436 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,040 km/h compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h, a difference of 522 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 5,219 km compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 2,118 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher service ceiling at 12,400 meters (40,682 ft) compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,700 meters (28,543 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,213 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or A-6 Intruder?
The A-1 Skyraider entered service first in 1946, 17 years before the A-6 Intruder which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or A-6 Intruder?
The A-1 Skyraider has been produced in greater numbers with 3,180 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.