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A-6 Intruder vs Super Etendard

A-6 Intruder vs Super Etendard at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,180 km/h, range 5,219 vs 1,820 km, max takeoff weight 27,500 vs 12,000 kg, built 693 vs 85 units.

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 Intruder
Dassault-Breguet Super Etendard combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
A-6 Intruder Super Etendard
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Dassault-Breguet
First flight 19 April 1960 28 October 1974
Year introduced 1963 1978
Number produced 693 units 85 units
Average unit price $25 million $13 million
Wing area 49.1 m² 28.4 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 9.6 m
Height 4.8 m 3.9 m
Length 16.6 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1180 km/h
Operational range 5,219 km 1,820 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,436 kgf 1 x 4,995 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is faster with a maximum speed of 1,180 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or Super Etendard?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 5,219 km compared to the Super Etendard's 1,820 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or Super Etendard?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the Super Etendard's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or Super Etendard?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Super Etendard's 14.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or Super Etendard?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Super Etendard at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or Super Etendard?
The A-6 Intruder entered service first in 1963, 15 years before the Super Etendard which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or Super Etendard?
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in greater numbers with 693 units compared to 85 units of the Super Etendard.