Grumman (now Northrop Grumman) EA-6B Prowler

01 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

This example is in a museum setting, as indicated by the information placard, indoor environment, and display stanchions. The wing folding is a characteristic feature for carrier-based aircraft.

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Aircraft

EA-6B Prowler EA6B

U.S. Navy grey, BuNo 500, squadron and nose art markings

Airline

U.S. Navy

Manufacturer

Grumman (now Northrop Grumman)

Gear

iPhone

Insights

Aviation History

The EA-6B Prowler is a specialized electronic warfare aircraft that served with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, known for jamming enemy radar and communications. It played a significant role from the Vietnam era through to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan until its retirement in 2019.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from U.S. military service as of 2019, now seen only in museums and collections.

Record Flights

Notable for numerous combat deployments; particularly known for supporting strike missions by jamming hostile air defenses.

Safety & Events

The EA-6B type was involved in several high-profile missions in support of U.S. and allied combat operations. The type had an incident in 1998 over Italy (an EA-6B cut a ski cable, resulting in tragedy).

Future Outlook

No longer in operational service; preserved as a museum exhibit.

Specifications

4 × Pratt & Whitney J52-P-408A turbojets

Engine

15.9 m

Wingspan

18.24 m

Length

3,840 km

Range

880 km/h (Mach 0.7)

Speed

4 crew

Capacity

27,440 kg

MTOW

4.77 m

Height

4 × 10,000 lbf (44 kN) each

Thrust

Not publicly rated (military); loud, carrier-capable jet

Noise

Some specific aircraft details (like serial number or BuNo) are not visible, but identification is highly confident based on airframe and markings.