A-10 Thunderbolt II vs A-6 Intruder

American close air support aircraft, renowned for service in the Gulf War with distinctive tank-destroying capabilities.
Picture of A-10 Thunderbolt II
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic
First flight 10 May 1972
Year of introduction 1975
Number produced 716 units
Average unit price $20 million
American all-weather, medium-attack bomber, notable for Vietnam and Gulf War deployment.
Picture of A-6 Intruder
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 19 April 1960
Year of introduction 1963
Number produced 693 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area 47.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 17.5 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 16.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 706 km/h β—‰
Operational range 463 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg β—‰
Empty weight 11,321 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,112 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of A-10 Thunderbolt II
Wing area 49.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 16.2 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 16.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1040 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,600 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 11,630 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,218 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of A-6 Intruder

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