A-6 Intruder Model Airplane: Ideal for Both Collections and Gifts

Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted A-6 Intruder model airplanes just like the original A-6 Intruder. After passing through the hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the aircraft and gives it a glossy finish. Our A-6 Intruder model airplane exhibits an unmatched quality and intricate design to obtain the exact look of the actual A-6 Intruder.

The A-6 Intruder model plane comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The A-6 Intruder model plane is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one. Each A-6 Intruder model airplane will surely be appreciated by aviation enthusiasts and hobbyists for it is truly a work of art that relives their memory of the actual A6 Intruder.

A-6A Intruder History:

When the United States Navy (USN) set out to replace the piston-engined World War II-era A-1 Skyraider, the new attack aircraft needed to be all-weather and carrier-based. In 1957, the contract was awarded to Grumman, and the twin-engined A-6 Intruder was developed. The prototype made its first flight on April 19, 1960. The Intruder's career began in 1963 and would carry on for 34 more years. The A-6 was capable of low-level flying in all weather conditions, and its wings were very efficient at subsonic speeds. The aircraft's large, blunt nose and slender tail earned it a string of nicknames, including "Double Ugly", "The Mighty Alpha Six", "Iron Tadpole", "Drumstick" and "Pregnant Guppy".

The Intruder was redesignated A-6A in the fall of 1962 and entered squadron service in February 1963. The A-6 became the Navy's and Marine Corps' principal medium and all-weather/night attack aircraft from the mid-1960s until the 1990s. The Intruder first saw combat during the Vietnam War, where it was used extensively against targets in Vietnam. The aircraft's ability to fly in any weather condition, long range and heavy payload of 8,170 kg made it invaluable during the war. However, its effectiveness in flying low and delivering its payload made it especially vulnerable to anti-aircraft fire. In the eight years that the A-6 was used during the war, the USN and USMC (United States Marine Corps) lost 84 aircraft to all causes. Ten were shot down by surface-to-air missiles, 2 were destroyed by Red Chinese Shenyang J-6s, 16 were lost to operational causes, and the remaining 56 were lost to conventional ground fire and anti-aircraft artillery.