A-6 Intruder vs A-7 Corsair II

American all-weather, medium-attack bomber, notable for Vietnam and Gulf War deployment.
Picture of A-6 Intruder
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
American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability.
Picture of A-7 Corsair II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought
First flight 27 September 1965
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 1545 units
Average unit price $2 million
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—‰
Profile drawing of Grumman A-6 Intruder
Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.8 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 14.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1123 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,981 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,840 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Vought A-7 Corsair II

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,123 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,702 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 19,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-6 Intruder entered service first in 1963, 3 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.