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Boeing 747 vs EA-6B Prowler

Boeing 747 vs EA-6B Prowler at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 1,048 km/h, range 12,150 vs 3,745 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 27,896 kg, built 1,574 vs 170 units.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Grumman EA-6B Prowler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-6B Prowler
Specifications
Boeing 747 EA-6B Prowler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Grumman
First flight 9 February 1969 25 May 1968
Year introduced 1970 1971
Number produced 1574 units 170 units
Average unit price $285 million $52 million
Wing area 511.0 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 16.0 m
Height 19.3 m 5.1 m
Length 70.6 m 18.0 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 3,745 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 11,460 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 27,896 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 14,134 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 2 x 4,717 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the Boeing 747's 1,014 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 3,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 11,460 meters (37,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the EA-6B Prowler at $52 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 747 entered service first in 1970, 1 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 170 units of the EA-6B Prowler.