The Grumman EA-6B Prowler, later built under the Northrop Grumman name, was a four-seat, twin-engined electronic-warfare aircraft derived from the A-6 Intruder. It enlarged the Intruder cockpit to carry a pilot and usually three electronic countermeasures officers, and added an integrated jamming system; it could also fire anti-radiation missiles such as the AGM-88 HARM. The EA-6B first flew on 25 May 1968 and entered regular carrier service in July 1971. It was operated by the United States Marine Corps and Navy from 1971 until 2019, and the Marines retired their last aircraft on 8 March 2019.
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The Northrop Grumman (formerly Grumman) EA-6B Prowler is a twin-engined, four-seat, mid-wing electronic-warfare aircraft.
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Operated by both the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy between 1971 and 2019, it was derived from the A-6 Intruder airframe.
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The Northrop Grumman (formerly Grumman) EA-6B Prowler is a twin-engined, four-seat, mid-wing electronic-warfare aircraft.
Development, first flight
On 25 May 1968, the EA-6B performed its maiden flight; it entered regular service on aircraft carriers during July 1971.
Specifications (EA-6B), powerplant
Pratt & Whitney J52-P-408A turbojet engines, 10,400 lbf (46 kN) thrust each
Variants, EA-6B total
Total of 170 EA-6Bs were built.
Specifications (EA-6B), maximum speed
Maximum speed: 566 kn (651 mph, 1,048 km/h)
Specifications (EA-6B), empty weight
Empty weight: 31,160 lb (14,134 kg)
Specifications (EA-6B), maximum takeoff weight
Max takeoff weight: 61,500 lb (27,896 kg)
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Operated by both the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy between 1971 and 2019, it was derived from the A-6 Intruder airframe.
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