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A-6 Intruder (Service Entry)
Grumman · USA
While it first flew in 1960, 1961 was the year the A-6 moved into full-scale production and service training. Its complex DIANE (Digital Integrated Attack and Navigation Equipment) system allowed it to bomb targets in zero visibility, a capability unmatched by any other aircraft of the era.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,037 km/h |
| Range | 5,222 km |
| Ceiling | 12,400 m |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney J52-P8B turbojets |
Armament & Payload
Up to 8,170 kg of ordnance.
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Mirage IV →
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A-6 Intruder (Service Entry)
Grumman · USA
While it first flew in 1960, 1961 was the year the A-6 moved into full-scale production and service training. Its complex DIANE (Digital Integrated Attack and Navigation Equipment) system allowed it to bomb targets in zero visibility, a capability unmatched by any other aircraft of the era.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,037 km/h |
| Range | 5,222 km |
| Ceiling | 12,400 m |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney J52-P8B turbojets |
Armament & Payload
Up to 8,170 kg of ordnance.