Grumman EA-6B Prowler Tactical Electronic-Warfare Aircraft Family
The EA-6B Prowler was a carrier-capable four-seat electronic-warfare aircraft derived from the A-6 design but developed as a dedicated platform for radar and communications jamming. Its specialized crew arrangement, external pods, and long service with Navy and Marine Corps squadrons made it the principal U.S. tactical airborne electronic-attack aircraft until the EA-18G Growler replaced it.
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Identity
- Aliases
- EA-6BProwlerGrumman Prowler
- Family Name
- Grumman EA-6B Prowler
- Full Name
- Grumman EA-6B Prowler Tactical Electronic-Warfare Aircraft Family
- Roles
- military
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The EA-6B Prowler was a carrier-capable four-seat electronic-warfare aircraft derived from the A-6 design but developed as a dedicated platform for radar and communications jamming. Its specialized crew arrangement, external pods, and long service with Navy and Marine Corps squadrons made it the principal U.S. tactical airborne electronic-attack aircraft until the EA-18G Growler replaced it.
- First Flight Year
- 1,968
- Manufacturer
- Propulsion Configurations
- Entries
- Count
- 2
- Propulsion System
- Role
- main
- Variant Notes
- Naval History and Heritage Command identifies two Pratt & Whitney J52-P-408 turbojet engines on the EA-6B Prowler. Placement and stage are left unspecified because the cited Navy reference does not state them.
- Name
- EA-6B Prowler J52-P-408 installation
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- Creation Time
- August 7, 2026 at 02:08:08 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 17:45:15 UTC