Grumman A-6E Intruder

Quick Facts

Quick Facts

  • The Intruder was designed around a powerful air-to-surface radar. The final version, the A-6E also featured an infrared/laser multisensor.

  • In adverse condition, the radar and optical systems allowed an Intruder crew to navigate to a target over difficult terrain, at low altitudes and high speeds.



  • Intruders flew thousands of combat missions in Vietnam and Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.


  • Never authorized for sale to foreign countries, Intruders were only flown by the US Navy and Marine Corps.