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A-6 Intruder vs Buccaneer

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 Intruder
Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
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Specifications
A-6 Intruder Buccaneer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Blackburn
First flight 19 April 1960 30 April 1958
Year introduced 1963 1962
Number produced 693 units 211 units
Average unit price $25 million $2.5 million
Wing area 49.1 m² 47.8 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 13.4 m
Height 4.8 m 5.0 m
Length 16.6 m 19.3 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1040 km/h
Operational range 1,702 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 14,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,218 kgf 2 x 5,035 kgf
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Overview

The A-6 Intruder and the Buccaneer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Blackburn respectively.

Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the A-6 Intruder vs 1,040 km/h for the Buccaneer. The A-6 Intruder has an operational range of 1,702 km vs 3,700 km for the Buccaneer. The A-6 Intruder operates at altitudes up to 12,400 m compared to 12,200 m for the Buccaneer.

The A-6 Intruder has been produced in 693 units vs 211 for the Buccaneer. Unit cost is $25M for the A-6 Intruder vs $2.5M for the Buccaneer. The Buccaneer first flew 2 years before the A-6 Intruder (1958 vs 1960).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,040 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,702 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or Buccaneer?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher service ceiling at 12,400 meters (40,682 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the A-6 Intruder's 27,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the A-6 Intruder's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or Buccaneer?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Buccaneer at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer entered service first in 1962, 1 years before the A-6 Intruder which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or Buccaneer?
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in greater numbers with 693 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.