Overview
The Grumman A-6 Intruder was a carrier-based, all-weather attack aircraft for the US Navy and Marine Corps. Its pilot and bombardier/navigator sat side by side, and its radar and computer let them find and hit targets at night or in heavy rain without seeing the ground.
It served from 1963 through Vietnam, Lebanon, Libya and the 1991 Gulf War, carrying a bomb load larger than a World War II B-17. It was retired in 1997, and the EA-6B Prowler electronic-warfare jet was developed from it. Specifications are for the A-6E.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 16.69 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.15 m |
| Height | 4.93 m |
| Wing area | 49.1 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 12,525 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 27,397 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 1,040 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 763 km/h |
| Range | 1,627 km |
| Ferry range | 5,222 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,925 m |
| Rate of climb | 39.0 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 5 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney J52-P-8B |
| Thrust (each) | 41.4 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- No gun
- About 8,200 kg of bombs and missiles on 5 hardpoints, including laser-guided bombs and Harpoon missiles
Photos
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