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Grumman NA-6 Intruder
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GrummanNA-6Intruder

Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · United States · 1962
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GrummanNA-6Intruder

Grumman NA-6 Intruder
Grumman NA-6 Intruder Photo: ispeedreader · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
70
Payload
80
Loiter / Endurance
85
Survivability
60
Accuracy
65
Low-Altitude Capability
55
Avionics
75
Reliability
80
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraEarly Cold War
In service1962–1992
Operators1 countries
Quantity693
Data Quality87%
72
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
3/30
Early Cold War
34/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
70
Payload
80
Loiter / Endurance
85
Survivability
60
Accuracy
65
Low-Altitude Capability
55
Avionics
75
Reliability
80
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Grumman NA-6 Intruder
Production
1962–1992
Quantity
693
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1960
  • Service Entry Year1963
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleAll‑weather attack aircraft
  • GenerationThird generation
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeTurbojet
  • Engine ModelPratt & Whitney J52
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)64
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)0
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.27
  • AfterburnerNo
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel4,600 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed1,100 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.9 Mach
  • Cruise Speed850 km/h
  • Stall Speed200 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,200 m
  • Ferry Range4,500 km
  • Combat Radius560 km
  • Rate of Climb13 m/s
  • G-Limit7.5
  • Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length19 m
  • Wingspan17.3 m
  • Height5.1 m
  • Wing Area73
  • Empty Weight13,500 kg
  • Loaded Weight23,500 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight30,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built693
  • Operators2
  • Variants12
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1997
  • Production Start1962
  • Production End1992
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1962Production started
  3. 1963Entered service
  4. 1992Production ended
64
years in service
30
years in production
693
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
GRUMMAN NA-6 INTRUDER · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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