A6
GRUMMAN A-6
GRUMMAN A-6
Aircraft
Name
A-6
Manufacturer
Body
Narrow
Wing
Fixed Wing
Position
Mid wing
Tail
Regular tail, mid set
WTC
M
APC
B
Type Code
L2J
Engine
Jet
Engine Count
Multi
Position
Both sides of fuselage
Landing gear
Tricycle retractable
Manufactured as
GRUMMAN A-6 Intruder
GRUMMAN EA-6 Prowler
GRUMMAN G-128 Intruder
GRUMMAN G-128 Prowler
GRUMMAN Intruder
GRUMMAN KA-6 Intruder
GRUMMAN Prowler
A6
Carrier based attack aircraft ECM aircraft. In service since 1971. Development of A-6 which is no longer in service with longer nose enclosing cockpit and large pod on fin. Max Mach 0.90
Technical Data
Wing span (metric)
16.20 m
Length (metric)
18.20 m
Height (metric)
4.90 m
Powerplant
2 x 49,8 kN P & W J52-P-408 turbojets.
Engine Model(s)
Pratt & Whitney J52
Indicative Performance Data
Take-Off
V2
140 kts
Distance
900 m
MTOW
28000 kg
Initial Climb (to 5000 ft)
IAS
170 kts
ROC
10000 ft/min
Initial Climb (to FL150)
IAS
300 kts
ROC
10000
Initial Climb (to FL240)
IAS
300 kts
ROC
10000 ft/min
MACH Climb
MACH
0.70
ROC
10000 ft/min
Cruise
TAS
420 kts
MACH
0.75
Ceiling
410
Range
1000 NM
Initial Descent (to FL240)
MACH
0.75
ROD
5000 ft/min
Descent (to FL100)
IAS
350 kts
ROD
5000 ft/min
Descent (FL100 & below)
IAS
250 kts
MCS
n/a
ROD
5000 ft/min
Approach
Vapp (IAS)
110 kts
Distance
600 m
