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A-6 Intruder vs F-105 Thunderchief

A-6 Intruder vs F-105 Thunderchief at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 2,208 km/h, range 5,219 vs 3,550 km, max takeoff weight 27,500 vs 23,834 kg, built 693 vs 833 units.

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 IntruderFull specs
Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 ThunderchiefFull specs
Specifications
A-6 Intruder F-105 Thunderchief
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Republic
First flight 19 April 1960 22 October 1955
Year introduced 1963 1958
Number produced 693 units 833 units
Average unit price $25 million $2.7 million
Wing area 49.1 m² 35.8 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 10.7 m
Height 4.8 m 6.0 m
Length 16.6 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 2208 km/h
Operational range 5,219 km 3,550 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 14,783 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 23,834 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 12,470 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,436 kgf 1 x 12,020 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 1,168 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or F-105 Thunderchief?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 5,219 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 3,550 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher service ceiling at 14,783 meters (48,500 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or F-105 Thunderchief?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 23,834 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the A-6 Intruder's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or F-105 Thunderchief?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-105 Thunderchief at $2.7 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 5 years before the A-6 Intruder which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in greater numbers with 833 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.