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A-6A Intruder (Full Production)
Grumman · USA
1962 saw the A-6A enter full production. Its sophisticated radar allowed it to navigate through mountain valleys at night to deliver ordnance with pinpoint accuracy, a capability that would prove vital in the upcoming conflict in Vietnam.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1962 |
|---|---|
| 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 on five hardpoints.