THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : A-6 Intruder
The A-6 Intruder that crashed on landing on the carrier America last week is the fifth such aircraft reported lost since the war started. The carrier-based all-weather bomber is considered the Navy’s most important attack aircraft. Approximately 350 A-6s are in service with Navy and Marine Corps squadrons.
Manufacturer: Grumman
Crew: 2
Max. Speed: 644 m.p.h. (subsonic)
Load: 18,000 pounds of weapons
Range: approx. 650 miles
Cost: $22 million
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