EA-6B Prowler

The EA-6B Prowler might be better named the "protector" since its mission is to protect the aircraft carrier fleet to which it is assigned. It is equipped with sophisticated electronic gear that jams and disables enemy radar, communications and armaments.

The crew consists of a pilot and three electronic countermeasure officers (ECMOs) - one to handle navigation, commuications and defensive countermeasures and two to operate the ALQ-99 jamming systems.

The Prowler also carries the HARM, a air-to-surface missle for destroying enemy radar installations. While the Prowler can operate from land based fields, it is most often based on carriers.

Turgot Piskin has modeled the EA-6B Prowler for users of FSX and FS2004.

EA-6B Prowler

Designed: Turgot Piskin

Specifications

Manufacturer Northtrop-Grumman
Crew 4
Wing Span 53'
Length 59'
Height 15'
Max takeoff weight 61,500 lbs
Engine 2 x PW J52-P408 turbofans
Thrust 11,200 lbs/engine
Max Cruise 638 knots
Normal Cruise 463 knots
Ceiling 37,600 ft
Takeoff 2,750 ft
Landing 2,185 ft
Range 850 nm