A-6 Intruder vs A-7 Corsair II
Overview
The A-6 Intruder and the A-7 Corsair II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Vought respectively.
Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the A-6 Intruder vs 1,123 km/h for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-6 Intruder has an operational range of 1,702 km vs 1,981 km for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-7 Corsair II operates at altitudes up to 12,800 m compared to 12,400 m for the A-6 Intruder.
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in 693 units vs 1,545 for the A-7 Corsair II. Unit cost is $25M for the A-6 Intruder vs $2M for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-6 Intruder first flew 5 years before the A-7 Corsair II (1960 vs 1965).
| American all-weather, medium-attack bomber, notable for Vietnam and Gulf War deployment. | |
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| 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 |
| American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vought |
| First flight | 27 September 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 1545 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 49.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,702 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,630 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,218 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1123 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,981 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,840 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,795 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,123 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,702 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 19,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-6 Intruder is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-6 Intruder entered service first in 1963, 3 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or A-7 Corsair II?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.