The Northrop Grumman (formerly Grumman) EA-6B Prowler is a twin-engine, four-seat, mid-wing electronic-warfare aircraft. Operated by both the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy between 1971 and 2019, it was derived from the A-6 Intruder airframe.

Since the Vietnam war, the EA-6B Prowler has been the U.S. Navy’s primary carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, jamming enemy radars and providing an umbrella of protection for enemy...

In 1966, a modified A-6 (known as the “Electric Intruder,” or EA-6A)—equipped with special electronics to detect, identify, and jam enemy radar—entered service.

Aug 16, 2019 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Grumman EA-6 Prowler Carrier-Borne Electronic Warfare Aircraft (EWA) including pictures.

Combining a fully integrated electronic warfare system with long range, all-weather capability, the EA-6B has the ability to intercept, analyze and effectively neutralize hostile radars. Built by...

The museum’s EA-6B (Bureau Number 156481) was the first aircraft constructed from the beginning as a Prowler and not modified from an A-6A. Accepted by the Navy on New Year’s Eve in 1969, it...

The EA-6B Prowler carries out armed reconnaissance, electronic warfare and jamming operations. The aircraft is crewed by a pilot and three electronic countermeasures officers. The Prowler carries five ALQ-99 tactical jamming pods, two …

Feb 26, 2018 · The diversity of radars and integrated weapons coverage made defense suppression support essential to any tactical strike mission. The EA-6B Prowler marked the U.S. Navy’s recognition that modern air defense systems could not be defeated by evasive approach tactics and kinetic strikes alone.

The EA-6B Prowler was the first U.S. military aircraft specifically designed for tactical electronic warfare — jamming enemy radar and communications while escorting aircraft to and from the target on strike and bombing missions.

Jul 7, 2011 · Combining a fully integrated electronic warfare system with long range, all-weather capability, the EA-6B has the ability to intercept, analyze and effectively neutralize hostile radars. Built...