Grumman A-6 Intruder
The Grumman A-6 Intruder was built for all-weather, low-level carrier attack missions, with two crew seated side by side beneath a broad canopy. Its sophisticated radar and navigation system allowed crews to strike targets at night and in poor weather when many contemporary aircraft could not. Intruders flew heavily in Vietnam, Lebanon, and the Gulf War. The type’s long nose and wide cockpit distinguish it from almost every other US Navy attack jet.
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The A-6 Intruder's long nose and wide, side-by-side two-seat cockpit set it apart from other US Navy attack jets.
Specifications
| Length | 16.7 m (55 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.2 m (53 ft) |
| Height | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 29.4 t |
| Range | 1,620 NM (3,000 km) |
| Maximum speed | 560 kt (1,037 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 42,000 ft (12,802 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 33,000 ft (10,058 m) |
| Rate of climb | 7,620 ft/min (38.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 900 m (2,953 ft) |
| Landing distance | 780 m (2,559 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 13,500 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney J52-P-8B |
| Units built | 693 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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