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A-6 Intruder vs Il-10 Beast

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 Intruder
Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 Beast
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Specifications
A-6 Intruder Il-10 Beast
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Ilyushin
First flight 19 April 1960 18 April 1944
Year introduced 1963 1944
Number produced 693 units 6166 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 49.1 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 13.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.2 m
Length 16.6 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 551 km/h
Operational range 1,702 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 6,535 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 4,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,436 kgf 1 x 1,320 kW
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Overview

The A-6 Intruder and the Il-10 Beast are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the A-6 Intruder vs 551 km/h for the Il-10 Beast. The A-6 Intruder has an operational range of 1,702 km vs 800 km for the Il-10 Beast. The A-6 Intruder operates at altitudes up to 12,400 m compared to 5,500 m for the Il-10 Beast. At 27,500 kg MTOW, the A-6 Intruder is 4.2:1 the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.

The A-6 Intruder has been produced in 693 units vs 6,166 for the Il-10 Beast. The Il-10 Beast first flew 16 years before the A-6 Intruder (1944 vs 1960).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or Il-10 Beast?
The A-6 Intruder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,040 km/h compared to the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h, a difference of 489 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or Il-10 Beast?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 1,702 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or Il-10 Beast?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher service ceiling at 12,400 meters (40,682 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or Il-10 Beast?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or Il-10 Beast?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 19 years before the A-6 Intruder which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast has been produced in greater numbers with 6,166 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.