Beaufighter and Intruder lead two eras of maritime attack aircraft

What is the best twin-engine maritime attack aircraft?

The Bristol Beaufighter is the propeller-era favorite, while the A-6 Intruder is the jet-era choice.

The choice depends on whether the comparison concerns propeller-driven or jet aircraft. The Bristol Beaufighter is the propeller-era recommendation; the A-6 Intruder is the modern jet choice. The distinction keeps two very different technological and operational generations from being collapsed into one ranking.