Northrop Grumman EA-6 Prowler Carrier-Borne Electronic Warfare Aircraft (1963)
The EA-6B Prowler is set to be replaced by the EA-18G Growler, based on the F-18 Super Hornet airframe.
The EA-6A appeared as an interim development design very similar to the initial A-6 Intruder airframe. The two-man cockpit was retained but a fin-top bulge housing antenna was added to the single vertical tail surface. The A-series appeared in limited quantity - only 15 of the initial 27 were "new-build" aircraft - and saw usage in the Vietnam war ultimately retiring in the latter part of the 1970's by which time the more dedicated EA-6B platform was online.
The EA-6B featured an lengthened fuselage which allowed for a four-seat crew compartment. Accommodations for one pilot and three electronic warfare officers was allowed by the larger setup and the canopy glass was shaded a film of gold to protect the crew from the harmful emissions of their external electronic equipment. Another noticeable design aspect is the retaining of the large football-shaped appendage on the single vertical tail surface which houses antenna found in the A-model. The EA-6B first entered service in 1971 and is still currently operating in Iraq and Afghanistan with US and Allied forces, charged with IED jamming.
The EA-6B model variant is cleared to use the AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missile suitable for taking out enemy radar installations. Additionally, the 5 external hardpoints can carry a 300 gallon droppable fuel tank for increased range. The fuel tanks can be supplanted on four of the five hardpoints with jamming pods as well. An external and static refueling probe is also provided at the front of the cockpit windshield, positioned exactly between the pilot and front-seated electronic warfare officer. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Northrop Grumman EA-6 Prowler
Carrier-Borne Electronic Warfare Aircraft
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation - USA
Initial Year of Service: 1963
Production: 170
Focus Model: Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Crew: 4
Length: 58.07ft (17.7m)
Width: 52.17ft (15.90m)
Height: 16.08ft (4.90m)
Weight (Empty): 33,356lbs (15,130kg)
Weight (MTOW): 61,509lbs (27,900kg)
Powerplant: 2 x Pratt & Whitney J52-P-408A turbojet engines developing 10,400lbs of thrust each.
Maximum Speed: 652mph (1,050kmh; 567kts)
Maximum Range: 2,022miles (3,254km)
Service Ceiling: 37,730ft (11,500m; 7.1miles)
Rate-of-Climb: 12,900 feet per minute (3,932m/min)
Hardpoints: 5
Armament Suite:
Mission-Specific. May Include:
4 x AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missiles
5 x ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System (TJS) Pods
5 x 300 gallon drop tanks
Variants:
A-6 "Intruder" - Carrierbased Strike Aircraft used throughout the Vietnam War and beyond; airframe basis for the Prowler series.
EA-6A "Electric Intruder" - Conversion of two-seat A-6 Intruder strike aircraft; debuted in Vietnam Conflict; entered service in 1963.
EA-6B - Refined and dedicated electronic warfare platform; lengthened fuselage for 4-seat cockpit compartment; fitted with noticeable fin tip antenna bulb; AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missile support; entered service in 1971.
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