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A-6 Intruder vs F-4 Phantom II

A-6 Intruder vs F-4 Phantom II at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 2,370 km/h, range 5,219 vs 2,699 km, max takeoff weight 27,500 vs 28,030 kg, built 693 vs 5,195 units.

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 Intruder
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Specifications
A-6 Intruder F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman McDonnell
First flight 19 April 1960 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1963 1962
Number produced 693 units 5195 units
Average unit price $25 million $2.4 million
Wing area 49.1 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 11.7 m
Height 4.8 m 5.0 m
Length 16.6 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 5,219 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,436 kgf 2 x 8,094 kgf
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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 5,219 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,699 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 $2.4 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.