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| Grumman A-6 Intruder | ||
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| Description | ||
| Role | Naval Attack | |
| Crew | two, pilot & Bombardier/Navigator (B/N) | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 54 ft 7 in | 16.6 m |
| Wingspan | 53 ft | 16.2 m |
| Height | 15 ft 7 in | 4.75 m |
| Wing area | ||
| Weights | ||
| Empty | 25,630 lbs | 11,625.6 kg |
| Loaded | ||
| Maximum take-off | 60,626 lbs | 27,495.5 kg |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney J52-P8B | |
| Power | 9,300 lbs each | 4,218.4 kg each |
| Performance | ||
| Maximum speed | 563 knots | 1,042.6 km/h |
| Combat range | 1,077 mi | 1,734.3 km |
| Ferry range | ||
| Service ceiling | 40,600 ft | 12,383 m |
| Rate of climb | ||
| Armament | ||
| Guns | None | |
| Bombs | 15,000 lbs | 6,803.9 kg |
The Grumman A-6 Intruder is a US attack aircraft. It was in service between 1960 and 1997.
A-6s were mainly used on aircraft carriers, as the U.S. Navy's main carrier attack aircraft for much of the last half of the 20th century. It could carry up to 15,000 lbs. of munitions, among other achievements. The EA-6 Prowler is still used today as an important utility aircraft.
482 A6-A aircraft were delivered to the USN in the early 1960s. The A-6B and A-6C were aircraft designed to meet wartime needs during the Vietnam War. The aircraft also had a tanker variant, the KA6-D. The last version of the A-6 to see service was the A-6E. It was introduced during the late 1960s. Some A-6As were converted, and there were also new build A-6Es. It remained in service until the type was withdrawn in 1997.
In addition to the USN, the United States Marine Corps also operated A-6s from shore bases.
The type saw combat during the two major wars the US fought during its service lifetime, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War.
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Units Using the A-6
USN Squadrons
USMC Squadrons