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A-6 Intruder vs La-7 Fin

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 Intruder
Lavochkin La-7 Fin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 La-7 Fin
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Specifications
A-6 Intruder La-7 Fin
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Lavochkin
First flight 19 April 1960 1 February 1944
Year introduced 1963 1944
Number produced 693 units 5753 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 49.1 m² 17.6 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 9.8 m
Height 4.8 m 2.5 m
Length 16.6 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 661 km/h
Operational range 1,702 km 665 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 10,450 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 3,315 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 2,638 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,436 kgf 1 x 1,380 kW
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Overview

The A-6 Intruder and the La-7 Fin are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Lavochkin respectively.

Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the A-6 Intruder vs 661 km/h for the La-7 Fin. The A-6 Intruder has an operational range of 1,702 km vs 665 km for the La-7 Fin. The A-6 Intruder operates at altitudes up to 12,400 m compared to 10,450 m for the La-7 Fin. At 27,500 kg MTOW, the A-6 Intruder is 8.3:1 the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.

The A-6 Intruder has been produced in 693 units vs 5,753 for the La-7 Fin. The La-7 Fin 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 La-7 Fin?
The A-6 Intruder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,040 km/h compared to the La-7 Fin's 661 km/h, a difference of 379 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or La-7 Fin?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 1,702 km compared to the La-7 Fin's 665 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or La-7 Fin?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher service ceiling at 12,400 meters (40,682 ft) compared to the La-7 Fin's 10,450 meters (34,284 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or La-7 Fin?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or La-7 Fin?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the La-7 Fin's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or La-7 Fin?
The La-7 Fin 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 La-7 Fin?
The La-7 Fin has been produced in greater numbers with 5,753 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.