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EA-18G Growler vs EA-6B Prowler

EA-18G Growler vs EA-6B Prowler at a glance — top speed 1,900 vs 1,048 km/h, range 2,346 vs 3,745 km, max takeoff weight 29,964 vs 27,896 kg, built 165 vs 170 units.

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Grumman EA-6B Prowler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-6B Prowler
Specifications
EA-18G Growler EA-6B Prowler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Grumman
First flight 15 August 2006 25 May 1968
Year introduced 2009 1971
Number produced 165 units 170 units
Average unit price $125 million $52 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 16.0 m
Height 4.9 m 5.1 m
Length 18.3 m 18.0 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 3,745 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 11,460 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 27,896 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg 14,134 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 4,717 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 1,048 km/h, a difference of 852 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler has a longer range at 3,745 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 11,460 meters (37,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-18G Growler is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-18G Growler or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-18G Growler is more expensive at approximately $125 million per unit compared to the EA-6B Prowler at $52 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler entered service first in 1971, 38 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in greater numbers with 170 units compared to 165 units of the EA-18G Growler.