A-4 Skyhawk vs A-6 Intruder
| American light attack jet, extensively deployed in the Vietnam War, notable for carrier-based operations and close air support roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 22 June 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 2960 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| American all-weather, medium-attack bomber, notable for Vietnam and Gulf War deployment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 19 April 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 693 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 24.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1077 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,867 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,880 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,136 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,750 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,100 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 49.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,702 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,436 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of A-4 Skyhawk by US Marine Corps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-6 Intruder?
The A-4 Skyhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,077 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-6 Intruder?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 1,867 km compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,702 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-6 Intruder?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,880 meters (42,257 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 11,136 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-6 Intruder?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the A-4 Skyhawk at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or A-6 Intruder?
The A-4 Skyhawk 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-4 Skyhawk or A-6 Intruder?
The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 2,960 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.