A-6 Intruder vs F-111 Aardvark
| American all-weather, medium-attack bomber, notable for Vietnam and Gulf War deployment. | |
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| 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 tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| First flight | 21 December 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 563 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 61.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,940 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,117 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,359 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 21,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,238 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 1,615 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,702 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the A-6 Intruder's 27,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the A-6 Intruder's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or F-111 Aardvark?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-111 Aardvark at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or F-111 Aardvark?
The A-6 Intruder entered service first in 1963, 4 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or F-111 Aardvark?
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in greater numbers with 693 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.