Northrop-Grumman EA-6B Prowler #160436

Northrop-Grumman EA-6B Prowler

Years In Service: 1971-2015

Initial Flight: May 25, 1968

Grumman produced a total of 170 Prowlers. Not a single one was ever shot down in combat, but 50 were lost over the years in accidents. The Prowler has been in service with the U. S. Armed Forces since 1971. It has carried out numerous missions for jamming enemy radar systems and gathering radio intelligence on enemy air defense systems.

Aircraft Specifications

Height: 16′ 8″   Wingspan: 53′   Length: 59′ 10″   Crew: 4   Armament: AGM-88 HARM Missile   Thrust: 11,200 lbs.   No. of Engines: 2   Cruise speed: 481 mph  Max Speed: 658 mph   Ceiling: 37,600 ft.