#Grumman a 6 intruder install#
#Grumman a 6 intruder upgrade#

The A-6F prototypes flew very well and the revamped aircraft exceeded expectations.

Judging by the shape, they were most likely meant purely for air-to-air missiles such as the Sidewinder or AMRAAM. The Intruder II shows off its extra weapon pylons. The Intruder II was originally going to use a composite wing akin to the Harrier II, but it wasn't ready by the time the other upgrades were installed on five A-6Es for testing, so they used the normal steel wing.

#Grumman a 6 intruder install#

Grumman engineers also took the opportunity to install new systems such as a new radar array (which enabled it to use 2 AMRAAMs), GPS system, electronic countermeasures suite, and two more weapons pylons under the wings. This gave the Intruder II almost 2,000 extra pounds of thrust per engine over its predecessor. One of the bigger changes was replacing the J52 with a non-afterburning version of the General Electric F404 engine, the same engine used by the F/A-18 Hornet.

#Grumman a 6 intruder upgrade#

A contract was drafted for an upgrade program during the mid-1980's, which changed several things about the aircraft. It was no secret that by the 1980's, the Pratt & Whitney J52 turbojet engines that powered the Intruder were showing their age. В© All Text and Images Copyright The Flying Mule, Inc.The A-6F Intruder II was Grumman's attempt to modernize the aging A-6 platform for continued service. Help Contact Us Coupons Newsletter Facebook Product List Privacy Site Map Presentation stand to display the aircraft 'in flight'.Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.'Postage Stamp Planes' diecast airplanes feature: The 'Postage Stamp Planes' range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. В© Copyright 2003-2022 The Flying Mule, Inc. With its large, blunt nose and lean tail, the A-6 was given a variety of unflattering nicknames, including 'Double Ugly' and the 'Drumstick.' The A-6 served in Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Somalia and Bosnia and was ultimately replaced by the F-14 Tomcat. The A-6 was equipped with a CRT that allowed for low-level flight in all weather conditions, a characteristic that helped it remain the US Navy and US Marine Corps' principle night and all-weather attack aircraft through the 1990s. Grumman A-6E Intruder Designed to meet a US Navy requirement for an all-weather carrier-based attack/strike aircraft, the A-6 Intruder was first flown on April 19th, 1960. Introduced to service in February 1963, the US born Intruder was a two-seat all-weather attack aircraft that reached a maximum speed of 684 mph and could carry up to 18,000 pounds, including nuclear weapons, conventional and guided bombs, and drop tanks. Possessing one of the most sophisticated avionics suites and the ability to fly extremely well at slower speeds, the A-6 Intruder carried out precise bombing missions no other aircraft could during the Vietnam War. USN VA-52 Knight Riders, NH502, USS Kitty Hawk A-6E Intruder 1:140 Diecast Model - Postage Stamp Planes MP-PS5381-2 - $26.95