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A-3 Skywarrior vs EA-6B Prowler

A-3 Skywarrior vs EA-6B Prowler at a glance — top speed 980 vs 1,048 km/h, range 4,667 vs 3,745 km, max takeoff weight 37,195 vs 27,896 kg, built 283 vs 170 units.

Douglas A-3 Skywarrior combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-3 Skywarrior
Grumman EA-6B Prowler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-6B Prowler
Specifications
A-3 Skywarrior EA-6B Prowler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Grumman
First flight 28 October 1952 25 May 1968
Year introduced 1956 1971
Number produced 283 units 170 units
Average unit price -- $52 million
Wing area 75.4 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 16.0 m
Height 6.9 m 5.1 m
Length 23.3 m 18.0 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range 4,667 km 3,745 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 11,460 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,195 kg 27,896 kg
Empty weight 17,876 kg 14,134 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,762 kgf 2 x 4,717 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-3 Skywarrior or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or EA-6B Prowler?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a longer range at 4,667 km compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 3,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-3 Skywarrior or EA-6B Prowler?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 11,460 meters (37,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-3 Skywarrior or EA-6B Prowler?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,195 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the A-3 Skywarrior or EA-6B Prowler?
The A-3 Skywarrior is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-3 Skywarrior or EA-6B Prowler?
The A-3 Skywarrior entered service first in 1956, 15 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-3 Skywarrior or EA-6B Prowler?
The A-3 Skywarrior has been produced in greater numbers with 283 units compared to 170 units of the EA-6B Prowler.