What was a 6 Intruder used for?

What was a 6 Intruder used for?

attack missions
The Grumman A-6 Intruder is a two-seat twin-engined monoplane, equipped to perform carrier-based attack missions regardless of prevailing weather or light conditions.

What replaced the A 6 Intruder?

F/A-18 Hornet
It is configured for both Harm and Harpoon missiles and with its radar and FLIR/laser systems, can detect, classify and attack a full range of targets. The A-6E Intruder is being replaced by the F/A-18 Hornet and will be phased out of service within the next year or two.

In what year did the Air Force upgrade the A-7 aircraft to fiber optics?

First flight of the A-7D test aircraft was on February 7, 1975, and on March 24, 1982, at Edwards AFB, Calif., it made the first totally fiber optic-controlled flight using a single-fiber flight-control system.

When did the A-7 enter service?

The A-7D is a single-seat, tactical close air support aircraft derived from the U.S. Navy’s A-7. The first A-7D made its initial flight in April 1968, and deliveries of production models began in December 1968.

When was the a7 retired?

1991
LTV A-7 Corsair II/Retired

Why was the a6 Intruder retired?

New airframes were being produced almost up until the time it was decided to retire them. The Navy was directed to reduce the types of aircraft it was flying and instead of the A-6E, the Navy chose to keep the F-14 using LANTIRN pods, which was far less capable as an attack platform and was retired itself soon after.

Is the a 6 Intruder retired?

1997
Grumman A-6 Intruder/Retired

What happened to the F4U-7 Corsairs?

Responding to a blockade of the Tunisian air base in 1961, Corsairs flew more than 150 sorties without a single loss. F4U-7s continued to serve with the Aéronavale until their retirement on Sept. 28, 1964. MH

When was the Corsair first used from a carrier?

It was the fleet air arm that first used the Corsair from a carrier. Ironically for an aircraft that made its name in the Pacific, the Corsair’s first carrier action came in the North Sea. On 2 April 1944, Corsairs of No. 1834 squadron, based on H.M.S. Victorious took part in an attack on the German battleship Tirpitz, providing fighter cover.

When was the first A-7A aircraft carrier made?

Two fleet readiness squadrons (VA-174 and VA-122) received their first A-7As in September and October 1996 respectively. Initial carrier qualifications had been performed by 15 November 1966 aboard the USS America and the first operational A-7A squadron, VA-147, was commissioned on the first of February 1967.

Which aircraft does the Royal Navy use from aircraft carriers?

The Royal Navy received 2012 Corsairs. It was the fleet air arm that first used the Corsair from a carrier. Ironically for an aircraft that made its name in the Pacific, the Corsair’s first carrier action came in the North Sea.