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A-6 Intruder vs F-84 Thunderjet

A-6 Intruder vs F-84 Thunderjet at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,001 km/h, range 5,219 vs 3,218 km, max takeoff weight 27,500 vs 10,590 kg, built 693 vs 7,524 units.

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 Intruder
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Specifications
A-6 Intruder F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Republic
First flight 19 April 1960 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1963 1950
Number produced 693 units 7524 units
Average unit price $25 million $1.4 million
Wing area 49.1 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 11.1 m
Height 4.8 m 3.8 m
Length 16.6 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 5,219 km 3,218 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,436 kgf 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-6 Intruder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,040 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 5,219 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 3,218 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher service ceiling at 12,400 meters (40,682 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or F-84 Thunderjet?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 13 years before the A-6 Intruder which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.