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A-6 Intruder vs EA-6B Prowler

A-6 Intruder vs EA-6B Prowler at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,048 km/h, range 5,219 vs 3,745 km, max takeoff weight 27,500 vs 27,896 kg, built 693 vs 170 units.

Grumman A-6 Intruder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-6 IntruderFull specs
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🇺🇸 EA-6B ProwlerFull specs
Specifications
A-6 Intruder EA-6B Prowler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Grumman
First flight 19 April 1960 25 May 1968
Year introduced 1963 1971
Number produced 693 units 170 units
Average unit price $25 million $52 million
Wing area 49.1 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 16.0 m
Height 4.8 m 5.1 m
Length 16.7 m 18.2 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range 5,219 km 3,745 km
Service ceiling 12,400 m 11,460 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,500 kg 27,896 kg
Empty weight 11,630 kg 14,134 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,218 kgf 2 x 4,717 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-6 Intruder or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or EA-6B Prowler?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 5,219 km compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 3,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or EA-6B Prowler?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher service ceiling at 12,400 meters (40,682 ft) compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 11,460 meters (37,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,896 kg compared to the A-6 Intruder's 27,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is longer at 18.2 meters compared to the A-6 Intruder's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is more expensive at approximately $52 million per unit compared to the A-6 Intruder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or EA-6B Prowler?
The A-6 Intruder entered service first in 1963, 8 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or EA-6B Prowler?
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in greater numbers with 693 units compared to 170 units of the EA-6B Prowler.