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A-6 Intruder vs S-3 Viking

A-6 Intruder vs S-3 Viking at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 815 km/h, range 5,219 vs 5,121 km, max takeoff weight 27,500 vs 23,831 kg, built 693 vs 188 units.

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 IntruderFull specs
Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 VikingFull specs
Specifications
A-6 Intruder S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Lockheed
First flight 19 April 1960 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1963 1974
Number produced 693 units 188 units
Average unit price $25 million $27 million
Wing area 49.1 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 21.0 m
Height 4.8 m 7.0 m
Length 16.7 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 5,219 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,218 kgf 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or S-3 Viking?
The A-6 Intruder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,040 km/h compared to the S-3 Viking's 815 km/h, a difference of 225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or S-3 Viking?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 5,219 km compared to the S-3 Viking's 5,121 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or S-3 Viking?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or S-3 Viking?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the A-6 Intruder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or S-3 Viking?
The A-6 Intruder entered service first in 1963, 11 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or S-3 Viking?
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in greater numbers with 693 units compared to 188 units of the S-3 Viking.