A-6 Intruder vs DH.110 Sea Vixen
Overview
The A-6 Intruder and the DH.110 Sea Vixen are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and De Havilland respectively.
Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the A-6 Intruder vs 1,127 km/h for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. The A-6 Intruder has an operational range of 1,702 km vs 1,270 km for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. The DH.110 Sea Vixen operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,400 m for the A-6 Intruder.
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in 693 units vs 151 for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. Unit cost is $25M for the A-6 Intruder vs $1.5M for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. The DH.110 Sea Vixen first flew 9 years before the A-6 Intruder (1951 vs 1960).
| 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 |
| British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland |
| First flight | 26 September 1951 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 151 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 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 | 60.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,270 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,205 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,680 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,097 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 1,702 km compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,270 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 21,205 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is longer at 16.9 meters compared to the A-6 Intruder's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen entered service first in 1959, 4 years before the A-6 Intruder which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in greater numbers with 693 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.