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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs A-6 Intruder

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-10 Thunderbolt II
Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 Intruder
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Specifications
A-10 Thunderbolt II A-6 Intruder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic Grumman
First flight 10 May 1972 19 April 1960
Year introduced 1975 1963
Number produced 716 units 693 units
Average unit price $20 million $25 million
Wing area 47.0 m² 49.1 m²
Wingspan 17.5 m 16.2 m
Height 4.5 m 4.8 m
Length 16.3 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 1040 km/h
Operational range 463 km 1,702 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 27,500 kg
Empty weight 11,321 kg 11,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,224 kgf 2 x 8,436 kgf
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Overview

The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the A-6 Intruder are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 675 km/h for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs 1,040 km/h for the A-6 Intruder. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 1,702 km for the A-6 Intruder. The A-10 Thunderbolt II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,400 m for the A-6 Intruder.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 693 for the A-6 Intruder. Unit cost is $20M for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs $25M for the A-6 Intruder. The A-6 Intruder first flew 12 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1960 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,040 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 365 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 1,702 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-6 Intruder?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 22,680 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder entered service first in 1963, 12 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or A-6 Intruder?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in greater numbers with 716 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.