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A-6 Intruder vs SO 4050 Vautour

A-6 Intruder vs SO 4050 Vautour at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,106 km/h, range 5,219 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 27,500 vs 21,000 kg, built 693 vs 149 units.

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 IntruderFull specs
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SO 4050 VautourFull specs
Specifications
A-6 Intruder SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Sud Aviation
First flight 19 April 1960 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1963 1956
Number produced 693 units 149 units
Average unit price $25 million $2 million
Wing area 49.1 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 15.1 m
Height 4.8 m 4.9 m
Length 16.6 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 5,219 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,436 kgf 2 x 7,400 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is faster with a maximum speed of 1,106 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the A-6 Intruder's 5,219 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher service ceiling at 15,200 meters (49,868 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or SO 4050 Vautour?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or SO 4050 Vautour?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or SO 4050 Vautour?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the SO 4050 Vautour at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour entered service first in 1956, 7 years before the A-6 Intruder which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or SO 4050 Vautour?
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in greater numbers with 693 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.