A-6 Intruder vs F-4 Phantom 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 fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
Picture of F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell
First flight 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 5195 units
Average unit price $3 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 49.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.7 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 19.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2370 km/h â—‰
Operational range 680 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg â—‰
Empty weight 13,757 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 16,186 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of McDonnell F-4 Phantom II

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 1,330 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 1,702 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the A-6 Intruder's 27,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the A-6 Intruder's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II 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 F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.