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A-3 Skywarrior vs A-6 Intruder

A-3 Skywarrior vs A-6 Intruder at a glance — top speed 980 vs 1,040 km/h, range 4,667 vs 5,219 km, max takeoff weight 37,195 vs 27,500 kg, built 283 vs 693 units.

Douglas A-3 Skywarrior combat aircraft side profile drawing
Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 Intruder
Specifications
A-3 Skywarrior A-6 Intruder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Grumman
First flight 28 October 1952 19 April 1960
Year introduced 1956 1963
Number produced 283 units 693 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 75.4 m² 49.1 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 16.2 m
Height 6.9 m 4.8 m
Length 23.3 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 1040 km/h
Operational range 4,667 km 5,219 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,195 kg 27,500 kg
Empty weight 17,876 kg 11,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,762 kgf 2 x 8,436 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-3 Skywarrior or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,040 km/h compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 5,219 km compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 4,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-3 Skywarrior or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher service ceiling at 12,400 meters (40,682 ft) compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-3 Skywarrior or A-6 Intruder?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,195 kg compared to the A-6 Intruder's 27,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A-3 Skywarrior or A-6 Intruder?
The A-3 Skywarrior is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the A-6 Intruder's 16.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-3 Skywarrior or A-6 Intruder?
The A-3 Skywarrior entered service first in 1956, 7 years before the A-6 Intruder which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-3 Skywarrior or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in greater numbers with 693 units compared to 283 units of the A-3 Skywarrior.