A-4 Skyhawk vs A-6 Intruder

American light attack jet, extensively deployed in the Vietnam War, notable for carrier-based operations and close air support roles.
Picture of A-4 Skyhawk
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 22 June 1954
Year of introduction 1956
Number produced 2960 units
Average unit price $2 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 24.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.4 m β—‰
Height 4.6 m β—‰
Length 12.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1077 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,880 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,750 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of A-4 Skyhawk
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

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of A-4 Skyhawk by US Marine Corps.