A-6 Intruder vs Super Etendard

Overview

The A-6 Intruder and the Super Etendard are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Dassault-Bréguet respectively.

Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the A-6 Intruder vs 1,180 km/h for the Super Etendard. The A-6 Intruder has an operational range of 1,702 km vs 1,820 km for the Super Etendard. The Super Etendard operates at altitudes up to 13,700 m compared to 12,400 m for the A-6 Intruder. At 27,500 kg MTOW, the A-6 Intruder is 2.3x the Super Etendard's 12,000 kg.

The A-6 Intruder has been produced in 693 units vs 85 for the Super Etendard. Unit cost is $25M for the A-6 Intruder vs $13M for the Super Etendard. The A-6 Intruder first flew 14 years before the Super Etendard (1960 vs 1974).

American all-weather, medium-attack bomber, notable for Vietnam and Gulf War deployment.
Grumman A-6 Intruder Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 19 April 1960
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 693 units
Average unit price $25 million
French carrier-based strike fighter, key in Argentina's Falklands War operations, also deployed in Iraq and Kosovo conflicts.
Dassault-Bréguet Super Etendard Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault-Bréguet
First flight 28 October 1974
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 85 units
Average unit price $13 million
Wing area 49.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 16.2 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 16.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1040 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,702 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,400 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,630 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,218 kgf â—‰
Wing area 28.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.6 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 14.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1180 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,820 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,700 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,995 kgf â—‰

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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 Super Etendard has a longer range at 1,820 km compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,702 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.