Title
A-6E Intruder
Description
A white aircraft with a black nose and the National Aircraft Insignia consisting of a five-pointed white star on a circular blue field with red, white and blue vertical stripes on the sides. The Intruder has markings for the 'Navy,' 'USS Independence,' 'VA-75,' and the bureau number '152599.'
The Grumman A-6 Intruder is an all-weather attack aircraft. The Intruder possesses twinjets, side-by-side shared control seating for the two operators, and the ability to carry standard or nuclear munitions. The A-6E variant has upgraded attack and navigation systems.
The Grumman A-6 Intruder is an all-weather attack aircraft. The Intruder possesses twinjets, side-by-side shared control seating for the two operators, and the ability to carry standard or nuclear munitions. The A-6E variant has upgraded attack and navigation systems.
Collection
National Naval Aviation Museum
Context
Developed by Grumman Aerospace for the US Navy and Marine Corps, the A-6 Intruder was first introduced in 1963. Replacing the A-1 Skyraider, the A-6 Intruder's all-weather flight capabilities were invaluable during the Vietnam War.
The Intruder arrived at Patriots Point in 1944 and is on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida.
The Intruder arrived at Patriots Point in 1944 and is on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida.
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Primary Object Name
Airplane
Sub-Class Name
Aircraft
Class Name
Aerospace Transportation T&E
Category Name
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects
