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A-6 Intruder vs DH.110 Sea Vixen

A-6 Intruder vs DH.110 Sea Vixen at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,127 km/h, range 5,219 vs 1,270 km, max takeoff weight 27,500 vs 21,205 kg, built 693 vs 151 units.

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 Intruder
De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
A-6 Intruder DH.110 Sea Vixen
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman De Havilland
First flight 19 April 1960 26 September 1951
Year introduced 1963 1959
Number produced 693 units 151 units
Average unit price $25 million $1.5 million
Wing area 49.1 m² 60.2 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 15.5 m
Height 4.8 m 3.3 m
Length 16.6 m 16.9 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 5,219 km 1,270 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 21,205 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 12,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,436 kgf 2 x 4,990 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 5,219 km compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,270 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 21,205 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is longer at 16.9 meters compared to the A-6 Intruder's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen entered service first in 1959, 4 years before the A-6 Intruder which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in greater numbers with 693 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.