A-4 Skyhawk vs A-6 Intruder
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A-4 Skyhawk |
A-6 Intruder |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
Grumman |
| First flight |
22 June 1954 |
19 April 1960 |
| Year introduced |
1956 |
1963 |
| Number produced |
2960 units |
693 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$25 million |
| Wing area |
24.2 m² |
49.1 m² |
| Wingspan |
8.4 m |
16.2 m |
| Height |
4.6 m |
4.8 m |
| Length |
12.2 m |
16.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
1077 km/h |
1040 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,867 km |
1,702 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,880 m |
12,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
11,136 kg |
27,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,750 kg |
11,630 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 4,100 kgf
|
2 x 8,436 kgf
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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.
