EA-6B Prowler

Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman
Category: Bombers & Strategic Aircraft
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Discontinued

Maximum Speed 610 mph
Range 2,400 miles
Payload Capacity External stores, including EW pods and HARM
Crew 4

Full Specifications

1. General Information

Name	EA-6B Prowler
Manufacturer	Grumman Aerospace Corporation / Northrop Grumman
Country of Origin	United States
Introduction / In Service Since	1971
Status	Retired, 2019
Category	Electronic Attack Aircraft
Crew	4
Unit Cost	Not reliably disclosed as a standard flyaway figure

2. Dimensions & Structure

Length	59 ft 10 in
Wingspan	53 ft
Height	16 ft 3 in
Wing Area	Approximately 528 sq ft
Empty Weight	32,162 lb
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	65,000 lb

3. Performance

Maximum Speed	610 mph
Range	2,400 miles
Combat Radius	Not consistently published in authoritative references
Service Ceiling	38,000 ft
Rate of Climb	Not specified in primary references

4. Powerplant

Engine Type	2 × Pratt & Whitney J52-P-408
Thrust (per engine)	11,200 lbf
Total Thrust	22,400 lbf

5. Payload & Armament

Internal Payload Capacity	None
Weapons Bay	None
Compatible Weapons	AGM-88 HARM
Hardpoints	5 external stations

6. Avionics & Systems

Radar System	No conventional fighter-style search radar
Navigation	Inertial/GPS navigation on upgraded aircraft
Electronic Warfare (EW)	AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System and electronic surveillance equipment
Stealth Features	None

7. Operational History

Primary Operator	U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps
Conflict Usage	Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq, Afghanistan and other operations
Notable Missions	Electronic attack, radar jamming, defense suppression and electronic intelligence

8. Additional Information

Variants	EA-6B, including ICAP II and ICAP III upgrades
Successor / Future Replacement	EA-18G Growler
Notable Features	Four-seat electronic attack configuration, ALQ-99 jamming system
Estimated Operational Life	More than 40 years

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.2

Stealth Capability 4 / 10
Payload Capacity 5 / 10
Range & Endurance 6 / 10
Electronic Warfare 6 / 10
Maintenance Efficiency 5 / 10

EA-6B Prowler Electronic Attack Aircraft

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